Starting from the fact that the Island was once part of the mainland, this tour moves from Ryde and Newport to the east side, the Undercliff, the back of the Island and Freshwater and the Needles. Moncrieff mixes history, scenery and anecdote, such as the pillar on the downs raised by a Russian merchant to honour the Tsar’s visit.
A pleasant armchair tour of the island for visitors and lovers of English places. Download the free EPUB.