Appuldurcombe House

The shell of Appuldurcombe House, once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight, stands in its own ornamental grounds, designed by "Capability Brown".

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I am going to start an occasional Appuldurcombe newsletter. In the first edition I will share how I have found the location of the original priory house, after a 40 year hunt. Please send me your email address if you would like to subscribe.

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@BlueSkyLover001 @VisitIOW Freemantle Gate.

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It’s surprising what discoveries @ChrisGardnerNZ made with intimate knowledge of Appuldurcombe and an ancient paper trail. https://t.co/5PMue7iEQY

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Today is Appuldurcombe Day. February 7th, 1943, a Dornier Do 217E-4 of 6./KG2 dropped a mine near Appuldurcombe House, causing considerable damage. Over the next 8 years, Appuldurcombe was stripped to the shell, and protected from demolition. 1999 photo of @ChrisGardnerNZ

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So who wants to subscribe to an Appuldurcombe newsletter? DM your email address to be added to the mailing list.

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@TinTent @VisitIOW @wightlinkferry @WightlinkTravel Appuldurcombe House is the most photogenic.

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@ChrisGardnerNZ wishes to date this Magic Lantern slide. Any ideas? He thinks post 1884. Photos of Appuldurcombe College surfaced then, but pre 1901, when the monks of Solesmes Abbey were exiled to Appuldurcombe. Monks would not likely have planted the blind round headed niches.

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Why are you interested in Appuldurcombe House? What do you want to get out of following this account?

[Richard Bache @BacheRichard]

@VisitIOW @SHAA_IOW @cyclingweekly A Saturday cycle ride along the old railway line from Shanklin to Wroxall then a visit to Appauldurcombe House on the Isle of Wight.

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@Siennaeva11 @nationaltrust @needlesbattery @VisitTheNeedles Astonishing shots!

[Simon Dabell @Wightsmuggler]

The south of France? Nope, it's the Isle of Wight! #filmlocations #moviescene #film @VisitIOW

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@Isleofwight @RydeAbide @VisitTheNeedles @BlackgangChine @EnglishHeritage Nice video! Good to see Appuldurcombe there!

[Maurice The Mole @MauriceTheMole]

@VisitIOW @bitaboutbritain @BBCCountryfile Endless happy memories of holidays on the island. How can you not love it?
Can’t wait to visit again.

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The #IsleofWight was recently crowned @BBCCountryfile Magazine's Holiday Destination of the Year, recognised for its unspoiled landscape, stunning sandy beaches, great places to stay and amazing things to do.🏖

What's your favourite thing about the Island?

📌 Compton Bay
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Today's antique postcard is 'Blackgang Chine, #IsleofWight' (One of a series of 'chromo views', published by T. Nelson & Sons)

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@VisitIOW #IsleofWight I'd wander to the green, green grass of Appuldurcombe!

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Did you know? 🤔

Poet Algernon Swinburne grew up at East Dene, Bonchurch and is buried at St Boniface Church. His funeral was a major event. One newspaper reported: “tourists...trampled the primroses and violets in search of a convenient point of view.”

📌Bonchurch Beach
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I received this illustration from the October 5, 1901, edition of the Penny Illustrated News from a fellow researcher this week. I'd love to see your Appuldurcombe pictures.

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Appuldurcombe House as Sir Robert Worsley found it in 1690. Sir Robert built a new house between 1701 and 1713, demolishing the old priory house as a result. Foundations remain to the south of the new house that may well belong to the old house.

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Former Appuldurcombe keykeeper, schoolboy guide and custodian @ChrisGardnerNZ is writing Mansion of Memories: Appuldurcombe House Through the Ages. It’s 40 years in the making! Follow for publication details.