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Loverly Duverly – exploring the duvers of the Isle of Wight

The word ‘duver’ is an underappreciated Isle of Wight speciality. Like ‘chine’ or ‘shute’ it reflects the particular environment of

24th April, 2010 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments

In the news on the Isle of Wight right now is the Military Road, a tourist trail of great scenic

6th April, 2009 Matthew Chatfield 3 Comments

Down at the sea-wall the giants have been playing Jacks: These are tetrapods: giant four-pointed concrete structures popular in the

3rd February, 2009 Matthew Chatfield 2 Comments

The Ranger gets to go to lots of meetings, especially now he’s old enough to be a manager and doesn’t

8th May, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 1 Comment

The Guardian irritatingly brays: Fossil hunters warned off as landslide destroys Jurassic coastlineFossil hunters were warned to keep away today

19th January, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 2 Comments

The Ranger’s office has been furiously busy over the last few days since the sinking of the Ice Prince on

9th April, 2006 Matthew Chatfield 1 Comment

The BBC reports a spat between Montrose golf course and the city of Aberdeen: About 100,000 tonnes of sand has