Local historical and cemetery links.
The Isle of Wight Society
This group, formed in 1969, is active in the promotion of good conservation of architecture and design of new buildings on the isle of Wight. It hosts a conservation award scheme bi-annually.
Isle of Wight Family History Society
For all those who want to research their ancestors. Members include people with Island ancestry who live on the UK mainland or elsewhere in the world as well as those who live on the Isle of Wight but whose families came from elsewhere.
Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society
The Society studies, records and publishes on all aspects of natural history, geology and archaeology and acts as the local record centre for the County.
The Island Branch of the Historical Association
A registered charity who support the teaching, learning and enjoyment of history at all levels and bring together people who share an interest in and love for the past.
Bembridge Heritage Society
Formed in 1996 to record the rich history and heritage of Bembridge and surrounding areas.
Cowes Heritage
Heritage group recording and exhibiting the history of Cowes
The Friends of East Cowes
Formed in 2006 to restore Kingston Road Cemetery in East Cowes they now take on small projects around the town.
The Friends of Northwood Cemetery
Society aiming to restore the cemetery, its chapel, mortuary buildings, and monuments, and to preserve its records and wildlife.
The Friends of Newport & Carisbrooke Cemeteries
The Friends of Newport and Carisbrooke Cemeteries website includes a database of those buried at Carisbrooke (Mount Joy), Newport (Fairlee) and St. Paul's, Barton cemeteries.
Ryde District Heritage Centre
The Centre opened in 2011. Run entirely by an ever increasing body of volunteers, the Centre won awards from the Isle of Wight Community Action group in 2012 and 2913.
Ryde Social Heritage Group
Formed to research, document and share information about the history of Ryde, its development, people, businesses and entertainments.
The Ventnor Heritage Centre
Houses the Ventnor Heritage Museum and the Ventnor & District Local History Society, both entirely managed and run by volunteers.
Shanklin & District History Society
Group organising events and exhibitions on the history of Shanklin
Isle of Wight History Centre
Website dedicated to IOW history
St Helens Historical Society
Facebook page for posting historical items about St Helens