The Romans In Roman Times the Island was an ideal trading post with it's large natural  harbours of Newport and Brading.   The Island plays host to two fascinating Roman Villas, one at Newport, the   Islands'   County Town and one at Brading. Both are open to the Public, but the   latter has been the subject of a multi-million pound investment, which has   provided  a superb visitor centre and offers a real insight in to what Roman life was  like. CLICK HERE for a work book. Tudor Times The Isle of Wight plays host to Carisbrooke Castle. Located in the centre of the   Island, this well preserved building and fortification was where Charles I was held   prisoner during the English Civil War. He was eventually taken to Whitehall and   subsequently executed. For pupils how have studied this period, Carisbrooke   Castle gives everyone the chance to go back in time and discover "The Tudors". CLICK HERE to download a work book. Victoria Times We all know that at one time Britain had a vast and powerful Empire. Our   Monarch during arguably the greatest period was Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria loved the Isle of Wight and both her and Prince Albert created    Osborne House at Whippingham, to use as their family holiday home. In later   years, after Prince Albert's death, it became her permanent home and despite   repeated requests for her to return to London, she remained there. This stunning   building houses many of the treasures and artefacts collected during her Reign. CLICK HERE to download a work book.
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