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Pictures from the private collection of Roland Richardson.

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Picture of West Cowes, High Street[ Fountain Hotel] June 1985

West Cowes, High Street[ Fountain Hotel] June 1985
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Approaching Stag Lane before the traffic lights. July 1986

Approaching Stag Lane before the traffic lights. July 1986
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Binstead note the butchers shop and petrol station October 1986, it did not stop in time.

Binstead note the butchers shop and petrol station October 1986, it did not stop in time.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Bus coming up Park Road Wootton May 1985

Bus coming up Park Road Wootton May 1985.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Bus lane, Newport High Street. January 1990

Bus lane, Newport High Street. January 1990
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Bus lane, Sandown High Street. June 1990

Bus lane, Sandown High Street. June 1990
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Church Litton, opposite what is now Morrisons Supermarket. June 1986

Church Litton, opposite what is now Morrisons Supermarket. June 1986.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Coming up Lushington Hill 1 July 1985

Coming up Lushington Hill 1 July 1985.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Demolition of Seaview bus service garage garage Sept 1989.

Demolition of Seaview bus service garage garage Sept 1989.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Cross Road at South Street, Newport February 1985.

Cross Road at South Street, Newport February 1985.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Demolition of Madeira Bar, Shanklin. November 1989.

Demolition of Madeira Bar, Shanklin. November 1989.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Havenstreet 30-8-86 {Approaching the Steam Railway]

Havenstreet 30-8-86 (Approaching the Steam Railway)
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Medina Road, West Cowes June 1990

Medina Road, West Cowes June 1990
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of No.1A bus (Ryde-Cowes). Entering Pyle St. from St. Thomas Sq. circa 1981

No.1A bus (Ryde-Cowes). Entering Pyle St. from St. Thomas Sq. circa 1981
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Old bus terminal in West Hill Road Cowes, June 1985.

Old bus terminal in West Hill Road Cowes, June 1985.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Open top bus entering Shanklin bus station 1981.(note the old public toilet block)

Open top bus entering Shanklin bus station 1981. (note the old public toilet block)
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Redlynx bus service Seaview June 1985.

Redlynx bus service Seaview June 1985.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Rookley before the road bollards March 1990.

Rookley before the road bollards March 1990.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Rookley March 1990.

Rookley March 1990.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Ryde Esplanade September 1988. [Before the ice rink was built]

Ryde Esplanade September 1988. (Before the ice rink was built)
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Ryde High Street. (Note Southern Vectis Wanderer0 June 1986.

Ryde High Street. (Note Southern Vectis Wanderer) June 1986.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Solent Blue line bus disembarking from Netley Castle at East Cowes January 1989.

Solent Blue line bus disembarking from Netley Castle at East Cowes January 1989.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Souther Vectis garage open day June 1986.

Souther Vectis garage open day June 1986.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Southern Vectis bus on New Road, Wootton. August 1984.

Southern Vectis bus on New Road, Wootton. August 1984.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Star Inn, Chale. September 1986.

Star Inn, Chale. September 1986.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Terminus Road, West Cowes July 1988.

Terminus Road, West Cowes July 1988.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Vicroria St, Ryde. Note Ryde Garage showrooms (now demolished)

Vicroria St, Ryde. Note Ryde Garage showrooms (now demolished).
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Whitecroft Hospital July 1985. (Now closed)

Whitecroft Hospital July 1985. (Now closed)
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Wootton High St. Junction with Station Rd. Bus route No. 1A and no traffic lights etc, 1981.

Wootton High St. Junction with Station Rd. Bus route No. 1A and no traffic lights etc, 1981.
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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Picture of Yaverland, Sandown. May 1987 Note The Tiger Tavern (now demolished)

Yaverland, Sandown. May 1987 Note The Tiger Tavern (now demolished)
© Roland Richardson 2010.

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