David Baldwin , local author and historian talks with Kitty and Dave O about the Isle of Wight Armada of 1588

After fifty years of dedicated research at local archives and around various world libraries and archives, Ventnor resident, David Baldwin, has uncovered new evidence that challenges accepted accounts of the Armada’s course off the Isle of Wight.
David has highlighted some fascinating facts about the Armada in the attempted invasion of England here on the Isle of Wight in 1588.
His latest book The Isle of Wight Armada Coast 1588 is jam-packed with 50 years’ of research, charts, maps, photographs and more.
This book can be obtained from the Longshoreman's museum on Ventnor seafront or Medina Bookshop in Cowes.