Discover historic Bonchurch through captivating photos.
These images showcase the timeless beauty of historic Bonchurch—its winding streets, lush greenery, and serene coastline. Each photo reflects the charm, heritage, and harmony of village life in this cherished Isle of Wight destination. Experience the quiet magic of Bonchurch.
1545 Battle of Bonchurch, from the book 'British Battles on Land and Sea, 1873. The scene depicts the French landing. Possibly Monks Bay?
1729 Tithe Map of Bonchurch
Bonchurch from a drawing by Joshua Cristall, engraved by WB Cooke, printed 1816
1834 Tithe map annotated with names of owners
1843 Tithe Summary of owners
Bonchurch old church when access was via a lane prior to Winterbourne ownership (see 1862 map)
1862 The first Ordnance Survey Map published. Beautifully coloured showing a surprising number of glass houses.
1870 The Pond
Bonchurch old church when decommissioned
Bonchurch Village Road used to be called Shepherds Lane. The photo looks towards Brookside
Looking towards the Old Smugglers Cottage, Shepherds Lane (now Village Road). Ellen Sewell is pictured entering the house and Mr Woodford the stonemason is to the right in the foreground. With thanks to Andy Butler
Bonchurch Pond
By the Pond in Bonchurch
1893 Bonchurch shore
Bonchurch Shore
Village pond and Shepherds cottage
Village road and pond looking East
c1930's Smugglers Cottage Who is the mystery man?
c1950 Pond to the left