Cowes
| Cowes | |
|---|---|
Cowes Harbour | |
Cowes Location within the Isle of Wight | |
| Population | 9,663 [1] |
| OS grid reference | [SZ493958 SZ493958] |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COWES |
| Postcode district | PO31 |
| Dialling code | 01983 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
| UK Parliament | |
Cowes is an English seaport town on the Isle of Wight, an island south of Southampton. Cowes is on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east Bank. The western town is sometimes referred to as West Cowes where distinction is needed - such as at the two differing ferry landings.
Famous residents
- Dr Thomas Arnold - Headmaster of Rugby School
- Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort
- John Nash (architect)
- Jeremy Irons - film actor and Oscar and double-Emmy winner
- Lord Mountbatten of Burma (in childhood), later last Viceroy of India at Kent House, East Cowes
- Cliff Michelmore - BBC television and radio presenter/producer
- Mark King - Bassist and Lead singer of Jazz/Funk Fusion band Level 42
- Albert Ketelbey - Composer, Conductor and Pianist
- Kenneth Kendall - Journalist and Broadcaster
- Celia Imrie - Actress
References
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