Newspapers

Isle of Wight newspaper collection

We hold newspapers from across the Isle of Wight, dating from 1855 to 2009. These include:

  • Isle of Wight County Press – covers the whole Island
  • Isle of Wight Observer – mainly Ryde and nearby areas
  • Isle of Wight Times – also focused on Ryde
  • Isle of Wight Mercury – mainly Ventnor and surrounding towns

How to view the newspaper collections

Please note: Some volumes of The Isle of Wight Advertiser/Mercury are too fragile to be produced. We advise you to check the list before ordering the volume from our strongroom.

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