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The pre-Roman name for the island was possibly Ynyswight meaning channel island,they named the island the isle of wight after the pre-roman as he lived on the isle of wight before he died on the 18th July 1876.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe chalk in the cliffs makes the outline of the isle of wight look white. so it was called the isle of wight! Its nothing to do with white cliffs - Wight is old English for creature - so it is the Isle of Creatures.
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∙ 9y agoThe Isle of Wight, or Dinosaur Island, is the largest island of England. Its formation was likely about 7,000 years age and due to a rise in sea levels due to glacial melting, thus cutting it off from the rest of England.
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∙ 14y agoit's not known for sure but likely to come from Mannanan who is a Celtic sea god.
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How many schools are on the Isle of Wight?
there are 31 schools on the isle of wight.
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In which country is the IOW Festival held?
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When was Isle of Wight Festival created?
Isle of Wight Festival was created in 1968.
When was Isle of Wight AONB created?
Isle of Wight AONB was created in 1963.
When did Isle of Wight Railway end?
Isle of Wight Railway ended in 1923.
When was Isle of Wight Railway created?
Isle of Wight Railway was created in 1864.
When was Flag of the Isle of Wight created?
Flag of the Isle of Wight was created in 2009.
When was Isle of Wight College created?
Isle of Wight College was created in 1951.
When was Isle of Wight Gazette created?
Isle of Wight Gazette was created in 2008.
When was Isle of Wight Academy created?
Isle of Wight Academy was created in 1967.
