A new documentary capturing the military history of Sandown Bay, including the interwar years and World War 2, has been launched at a special COVID-19 secure event.
The film, lasting just over an hour, includes rarely seen footage of the Battery Guns firing, a grounded submarine, and army manoeuvres at Yaverland; alongside anecdotes and eyewitness accounts of major events, as well as significant post war sea stories that made national headlines.
Project co-ordinator Richard Priest said:
"As someone who grew up in the Bay in the 1960's, it was important to try and capture the memories and moments in the life of the Bay, with thanks to all involved in making the project a reality for VJ Day."
High Sheriff Mrs Peel added:
"The film highlights the major military events across the generations, and will be a tremendous local history and heritage resource for students, residents and visitors alike - I hope that there will be further films in the future."
Narrated by Isle of Wight Radio's Jamie White, the film also includes contributions from Tim Wander, Derek Poole, Heather Humby, Ian Ward, Bill Wyke, Cyril Daish and Peggy Forward; with local poems read by SVYCC's Emily Jackson, and a special performance of 'Sittin on the Dock of the Bay' by Katherine Ann Rashley.
Richard concluded:
"Thanks to the High Sheriff and all that helped with the launch, under Covid 19 conditions, and the IOW Film Club for making this happen on time - it's dedicated to my late parents, without whom our family would not have been able to enjoy 'Growing Up In The Bay'."
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