This article first appeared in the March/April 2023 edition of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photos by Georgina Piper Photography. The Isle of Wight is becoming part of me. This bit of land, an isle off an island, speaking the many tongues of the...
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Meet the Furniture Maker – Kate Sanger
Nov 7, 2023
This article first appeared in the September/October 2023 issue of Style of Wight magazine. Words by James Rayner. Photography by Julian Winslow. On her days in the workshop, Kate Sanger leaves behind the breaking waves and circling seagulls of her home in Freshwater...
Riding Towards Freedom
Mar 3, 2022
By Imogen Forsyth, Age 12, from Gurnard | Illustration Jules Marriner My name is Edward. I was meant to be the king of England in 1483, but that all changed the moment I was put on a carriage heading for The Tower of London aged only 12. I arrived in the morning...
Origami Hearts
Apr 4, 2020
INTERVIEW: CHARLIE MACKESY
Feb 4, 2020
STYLE OF WIGHT CAUGHT UP WITH CHARLIE MACKESY JUST BEFORE THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NEW BOOK THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE: ILLUSTRATIONS ON THE NATURE OF LIFE, LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP BY JO MACAULAY One of Charlie’s best friends lived on the island and as a...
BBC SONGS OF PRAISE COMES TO THE WIGHT PROMS
Aug 5, 2019
The ever-popular BBC One programme, Songs of Praise, is coming to the Isle of Wight to film at The Wight Proms which will take place at the grade II* listed Northwood House in Cowes. This exclusive recording will be hosted by Aled Jones, and the Songs...
Style of Wight Photography Competition
Jun 10, 2019
TAKE PART IN THE STYLE OF WIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION NEXT EDITION'S THEME: 'ON THE COAST' To be one of our next photography competition winners, simply interpret the theme however you wish and send it in to us at features@styleofwight.co.uk along with your full...
REFLECTIONS
May 13, 2019
From monotone landscapes to contemporary nature drawings via acrylic sculptures and vibrant mobiles we continue with themes of the natural world and nature this May – June at the Quay. Reflecting upon the environment (of the Isle of Wight) underpins BEARINGS a...
THE FORCE IS STRONG AT BRADING ROMAN VILLA THIS SPRING
May 13, 2019
From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars ... For the first time ever on the Isle of Wight, the Galactic Empire meets the Roman Empire! From X-Wing Fighters to the iconic lightsabers, Star Wars’ fantastical designs have fired...