History of the Isle of Wight History of the Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight is rich in historical and archaeological sites, from prehistoric fossil beds with dinosaur remains, to dwellings and artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman periods. The River Solent was the largest tributary of the Channel River that drained the Hampshire Basin from the Early Pleistocene or late Pliocene. During the Mesolithic period, sea levels in northern Europe were some 30 to 40 metres lower than today, and the land that became Britain was a peninsula of northern Europe. The island was formed at the end of
Christ the King College, Isle of Wight school, Mr Andy Rolf stated that the school will "come under the leadership of Christ the King College". The acting headteacher will be Mr Jerry Seaward, a "very experienced senior leader", with Mrs Goodhead providing executive leadership and support. Rolf believes the partnership will "bring benefits to both Newport C of E Primary and Christ the King College", allowing the schools to make "rapid progress". Christ the King College, Isle of Wight Christ the King College is a joint Church of England and Catholic secondary school and sixth form college located in Newport on the Isle of Wight. It was