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A 17th century town hall - with no town! Newtown was once the capital of the Isle of Wight, and the own hall was built to reflect the town's status. Newtown lost its important status, and the town dwindled to a peaceful village, but the brick hall survives as a reminder of Newtown's past.

The story of Newtown is an interesting one. There was a settlement here in the early medieval period, but in 1377 the town was destroyed during a raid by the French. When the town was rebuilt it seemed natural enough to name it 'Newtown'. Queen Elizabeth granted Newtown the right to send two members to Parliament, but by the 18th century the town had shrunk to the size of a small village. Nevergeless it still sent its two MPs to London. Among the MPs who represented the few inhabitants of Newtown were John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough and ancestor of Sir Winston Churchill, and George Canning, future Prime Minister. This continued until the Reform Act of 1832 put an end to the so-called 'rotten boroughs'. Today there is little remaining of Newtown save the elegant town hall!
Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, PO30 4PA

About Old Town Hall
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: between Newport and Yarmouth, 1 m N A3054
Website: Old Town Hall
Email: oldtownhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01983 531785
National Trust
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Photo Credit: Derek Harper, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Sea Breeze Cottage - 5.3 miles from Old Town Hall Cowes, Isle of Wight Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £249

The Dairy - 5.4 miles from Old Town Hall Brighstone, Isle of Wight Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £560

The Cabin - 5.4 miles from Old Town Hall Brighstone, Isle of Wight Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £488

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George Hotel - 4.3 miles from Old Town Hall Yarmouth, Isle of Wight Stay from: £99.00

Newport Quay Hotel - 4.9 miles from Old Town Hall Newport, Isle of Wight Stay from: £60.00

Fountain Inn, Cowes, Isle of Wight - 5.7 miles from Old Town Hall Cowes, Isle of Wight Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Norton Grange Coastal Resort - 4.7 miles from Old Town Hall Yarmouth, Isle of Wight From: £300.00

The Caledon Guest House - 5.5 miles from Old Town Hall East Cowes, Isle of Wight From: £35.00

Blandings - 8 miles from Old Town Hall Newport, Isle of Wight From: £180.00

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Isle of Wight
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