The History of Isle of Wight Post Boxes

Schedule

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council | Newport, EN

Advertisement
Did you know the Isle of Wight is home to some of the UK’s rarest & most historic post boxes?
Join local historian Arthur Reeder for a fascinating illustrated talk exploring:
The Victorian origins of our island’s post boxes
Quirky designs & rare royal cyphers
Hidden stories behind these everyday icons
Whether you’re a history buff, a photography enthusiast, or simply curious about the little red sentinels on our streets, this talk will open your eyes to a charming part of our heritage.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council, 96 High Street, Newport, PO30 1BQ, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Newport

Summer Solsticetime Retreat
Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm Summer Solsticetime Retreat

Tiny Homes Holidays

HEALTH-WELLNESS MEDITATION
The Stag Friday Lunch
Fri, 26 Jun at 12:30 pm The Stag Friday Lunch

The Stag Inn Newport

NONPROFIT
Ousebank House Mystical Day
Fri, 26 Jun at 02:30 pm Ousebank House Mystical Day

Ousebank House

Big Little Community Festival \u2013 where good times do good things \ud83d\udc9b
Fri, 26 Jun at 03:00 pm Big Little Community Festival – where good times do good things 💛

82 High Street, MK16 8AQ Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom

FESTIVALS ENTERTAINMENT
Ultimate Coldplay Live at Strings Bar & Venue
Fri, 26 Jun at 07:30 pm Ultimate Coldplay Live at Strings Bar & Venue

Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight

Multi-Coloured Show Swap
Sat, 27 Jun at 09:00 am Multi-Coloured Show Swap

19 St John Street, Mk16 8HE Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom

\u2728 Wihtwara Gatherings \u2728 Part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival Programme 2026 \ud83c\udf3f
Sat, 27 Jun at 09:00 am ✨ Wihtwara Gatherings ✨ Part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival Programme 2026 🌿

Strawberry Lane Car Park Strawberry Lane Newport, England, PO30 4EA

WORKSHOPS FESTIVALS
Charity Car wash
Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Charity Car wash

Correo Lounge

NONPROFIT CHARITIES
The Royal Children on the IOW
Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm The Royal Children on the IOW

Carisbrooke Castle Museum

Flint Knapping Arrowheads @ The Garlic Farm
Sun, 07 Jun at 10:00 am Flint Knapping Arrowheads @ The Garlic Farm

The Garlic Farm

The History of Isle of Wight Post Boxes
Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm The History of Isle of Wight Post Boxes

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council

Meet the Wolfguard Vikings
Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am Meet the Wolfguard Vikings

Mersley Farm, Mersley lane, PO36 0NR Newchurch, United Kingdom

1940s Experience at the Isle of wight Steam Railway
Sat, 04 Jul at 09:30 pm 1940s Experience at the Isle of wight Steam Railway

Havenstreet railway station

FOURTH-OF-JULY
50 Years of Medina High School
Sat, 11 Jul at 07:00 pm 50 Years of Medina High School

GG's Bar and Restaurant

NONPROFIT CHARITIES
Wolfheim - Viking Festival
Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 am Wolfheim - Viking Festival

Arreton Barns, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom

FESTIVALS SPORTS
Bowcombe Valley walk
Tue, 11 Aug at 10:30 am Bowcombe Valley walk

Carisbrooke - PO30 1YS

MEETUPS
The Raptor Festival
Sat, 22 Aug at 10:00 am The Raptor Festival

The Water Mill, Newport Road, Calbourne, Isle of Wight

FESTIVALS
Mew in Newport
Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 am Mew in Newport

Newport

FITNESS ART
Sl\u00e1ine: The Horned God (Isle of Wight)
Thu, 22 Oct at 07:30 pm Sláine: The Horned God (Isle of Wight)

Quay Arts

SCIENCE-FAIR ART
The Rotten and Pocket Boroughs of the Isle of Wight. A talk by Janice Heppenstall
Fri, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm The Rotten and Pocket Boroughs of the Isle of Wight. A talk by Janice Heppenstall

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council, 64 High Street, Newport.

What's Happening Next in Newport?

Discover Newport Events