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Historic Editions Of Sandown Chronicle 'Painstakingly Restored'

Copies of the Sandown Chronicle newspaper, dating back decades, have been 'painstakingly restored'.

Sandown Historical Association has unveiled its major restoration and digitalisation project.

It forms part of 'National Make A Difference Day’, which saw a day of displays and dialogue with residents and councillors at Sandown Library.

Derek Poole, from the Historical Association, said:

"We have rescued decades of editions of the Chronicle, recording the history of the Bay as it happens, and we would like to thank Sandown Town Council for their support of the project, and continued interest as it rolls out."

The Sandown Chronicle served the town for around 100 years.

Sandown Mayor Paddy Lightfoot, who opened the exhibition, added:

"Derek and his team of dedicated volunteers, have painstaking restored this treasure trove of information, capturing the life and times of Sandown from the mid 1800s."

The Historical Association regularly puts on exhibitions and has contributed to local films such as ‘Growing Up In The Bay – The War Years’, and welcome new members or artefacts.

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