Whitwell, Isle of Wight facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whitwell |
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White Well, after which the village was named. There are a total of six wells, painted in red across the village. |
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 Whitwell
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| Population | 578 (2001 census) |
| OS grid reference | SZ520770 |
| • London | 95.13 miles (153.10 km) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | VENTNOR |
| Postcode district | PO38 |
| Dialling code | 01983 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Whitwell is a small village with a population of about 500 on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. It is close to the town of Ventnor and the village of Niton. The village includes a church, public house and garage. Before to 2004 there was also a post office and village shop, but this has now closed. Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis, the local bus company on route 6.
Images for kids
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Whitwell parish church, with its unusual dedication to St Rhadegund
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Royal wedding 'carriage procession' at Whitfun 2018
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One of six red iron water pumps in the village.
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A map of Whitwell and the surrounding area
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The River Yar's infant tributary in Whitwell
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The White Horse
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An old section of railtrack, leading to Whitwell Station.
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A Map of Whitwell.
See also
In Spanish: Whitwell (Isla de Wight) para niños
