See how Church Road Shanklin Old Village Isle of Wight changed between 1880 and 2021. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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Church Road in Shanklin Old Village, Isle of Wight, is a picturesque lane renowned for its thatched cottages and historic charm. The area began as a modest fishing community, with the original settlement forming around a spring that emerges as a waterfall at the top of Shanklin Chine. (thetraveler.org) Over time, the village expanded, and Church Road became a central thoroughfare, lined with traditional stone-built cottages and houses, many of which still have thatched roofs, giving the Old Village a picture-book charm. (isleofwight.co.uk) The road is also home to St Blasius Church, a medieval structure largely rebuilt in 1859, which stands at the southern end of the parish at the angle made by the roads to Wroxall and Ventnor. (en.wikipedia.org) Today, Church Road remains a focal point of Shanklin Old Village, offering visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history and traditional architecture.
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