Home of William Fox, 19th century fossil collector, paleantologist in Brighstone, Isle of Wight
Home of William Fox, 19th century fossil collector who ,lived in the picturesque Brighstone, largest village of ‘Back of the Wight’ Isle of Wight and extending toward Limerstone and Mottistone. Brighstone was previously known as "Brixton". The name derives from the Saxon name "Ecgbert's Tun". The parish lies within an area of the Isle of Wight Area Of National Beauty and its coastline is designated as Heritage Coast and Site of Special Scientific Interest. St. Mary's Church, Brighstone is a venerable old church that has stood for more than eight centuries. The village also features the pictured Brighstone Shop and Museum, , displaying exhibitions on village life in the 19th century and contains a wealth of information about the Brighstone lifeboats. Brighstone is very popular to tourists for its thatched cottages and local shops. There are several large events each year hosted in the village that include the Brighstone Show, Art exhibitions and the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival. The local scout hut functions as a Youth Hostel during the summer. The village pub is called The Three Bishops named after three rectors of Brighstone parish who went on to become famous bishops.
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Location: Brighstone, Isle of Wight, UK, North Street
Photo credit: © Philip Chapman / Alamy / Afripics
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