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Sandown is a seaside resort town and civil parish on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England, neighbouring the town of Shanklin to the south. Sandown Bay is the name of the bay off the English Channel which both towns share, and it is notable for its long stretch of easily accessible golden sandy beach. It is the site of the lost Sandown Castle, Isle of Wight.

Whilst undergoing construction, this was attacked by a French force which had fought its way over Culver Down fron Whitecliff Bay, resulting in the French being repulsed. It was built too far into the sea and constantly suffered erosion, until now reduced to a pile of rocks. Later forts in the town include the Diamond Fort (named after its plan), built inshore to replace the castle and which fought off a minor attack from privateers (probably French) in 1788, and the present "Granite Fort", which is now the zoo.

The sweeping esplanade from Devonia Steps to Yaverland and the bandstand were built during the First World War, for the first time stabilising the road to Bembridge. Recently the IOW History Centre discovered graffiti etched in the concrete of the seawall under the bandstand from the time of its construction reading "Socialism is the ... of the World". It is believed that this was built using result of forced labour on the part of conscientious objectors imprisoned at Parkhurst. No other records of them remains due to the deliberate destruction of the official records. The Town Council has since obscured this with a further coating of concrete.

 


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  • SkyNewsRoyal

    #Epsom #royal the #Queen doesn't have a horse running in this year's Derby, but Carlton House (3rd last yr) runs tomor at #Sandown Park

    Today, 11:30

  • Gingerfigo

    RT @SkyNewsRoyal: #Epsom #royal the #Queen doesn't have a horse running in this year's Derby, but Carlton House (3rd last yr) runs tomor at #Sandown Park

    Today, 11:47

  • SniperSays

    Early weather thoughts for #Sandown on Saturday is for dry conditions. Expecting track to be Dead4 at best.

    Today, 11:46

  • Stueycufc

    RT @SkyNewsRoyal: #Epsom #royal the #Queen doesn't have a horse running in this year's Derby, but Carlton House (3rd last yr) runs tomor at #Sandown Park

    Today, 11:36

  • Sandownpark

    RT @SkyNewsRoyal: #Epsom #royal the #Queen doesn't have a horse running in this year's Derby, but Carlton House (3rd last yr) runs tomor at #Sandown Park

    Today, 11:36

  • SkyNewsRoyal

    #Epsom #royal the #Queen doesn't have a horse running in this year's Derby, but Carlton House (3rd last yr) runs tomor at #Sandown Park

    Today, 11:30

  • ShineCfc

    Go karting @ sandown park race course

    Today, 11:03

  • partroot

    I'm at Sandown Park Racecourse (Esher, Surrey) http://t.co/zIeeVD36

    Today, 11:02

  • Worma_clowns

    Maglissa opened up $3.80 for saturday at sandown. Wtf. Should be $6+. Bring on Saturday. #Maglissa

    Today, 10:56

  • DinoKartRecord

    RT @OVERDRIVE_UK: Here at Overdrive Towers, it's all gone quiet - but Camera Hywel has gone off to Sandown Park to film @KartForce !

    Today, 10:46

  • TheGolfBandit

    @glennphil2010 #TEAMNAPS STIPULATE 2025 SANDOWN (THURSDAY)

    Today, 10:33

  • Dlarge01

    @Billythepunter SANDOWN races this Saturday RACE 6 Number 13 each way bet paying $7 fixed price. Got word it will feature in the placings

    Today, 10:29

  • Hawkesy84

    Slight face burn from yesterdays walk to Sandown.

    Today, 10:29

  • KingMildew

    Back to the screeching green parakeets at Sandown Park

    Today, 10:16

  • OVERDRIVE_UK

    Here at Overdrive Towers, it's all gone quiet - but Camera Hywel has gone off to Sandown Park to film @KartForce !

    Today, 10:06

  • GeorgeSmith2218

    @DazzGarrett home man, Sandown that is x

    Today, 10:03

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