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Special Offers
EXHIBITION BY ISLE OF WIGHT WOODTURNERS13 September to 7 October
Sun, Mon & Wed 2pm - 5pm
Normal admission charges apply
Monday 12 October morning
PUTTING THE TOWN HALL TO BED
Join our Custodian for a talk on the history and conservation of the Old Town Hall. Must be booked in advance on (01983) 741020 or by emailing isleofwi[email protected]. Tickets £5 to include coffee and cake.
Description
OPEN UNTIL 21 OCT 2009Sun, Mon & Wed 2pm - 5pm
In July & August open Sundays to Thursdays
Newtown Old Town Hall which is in the care of the National Trust, is a 17th-century town hall with no town but a fascinating history and is located in a tranquil village on the edge of a National Nature Reserve. The small village of Newtown once sent two members to Parliament and the town hall was the setting for often turbulent elections. This intriguing historic building is the only remaining evidence of the former importance of Newtown and contains fascinating local history and an exhibition depicting the exploits of 'Ferguson's Gang' a mysterious group of anonymous benefactors. There are lovely walks to the creek and Newtown Harbour.
