One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of "Charmandene" , Cowes, Phillip Island. Nan Champion in front. On back: "Charmandene", Cowes, Phillip Island. March 1986. Nan Champion in front.guest houses phillip island, charmandene cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs Champion.Coloured photograph of Charmandene Cottage."Thanks for the Memories. Melva, Bobby & Family. Charmandene Cottage, 27 - 31 Osbourne Avenue, Cowes, 3922 Phillip Island. Phone (059) 521 386" On back: "Melva Smith"charmandene cowes phillip island, charmandene cottage, cowes phillip island, melva smith, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene being transported from Lovers' Walk area to 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes.On Back: "On the way to 29 Osborne Avenue"charmandene cottage cowes phillip island, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of buildings ready to be linked up - Charmandene now at 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes.On back: On site ready for the link up"charmandene cottage cowes phillip island, charmandene cottage, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene west and rear partly demolished in preparation for move.On back: "West and rear of "Charmendene" partly demolished in preparation to move on 20/09/1988"charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene being prepared for move to 29 Osborne Avenue on 20/9/1988On back: "Verandah to be removed then ready for blocks to place on low-loader to take to new site at 29 Osborne Av. Cowes." "Charmandedn" Cowes. taken by Bruce Champion 7/9/1988. charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene Cowes before eventual move to 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes on 20/9/1988On back: "Rear & West side of Charmandene Cowes. Taken from court looking across corner of property owned by Don & Dorothy Blackie. New shrubs and trees planted by them after sewerage construction finished. Manhole near wooden fencing. June 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Sitting Room at Charmandene with fire aglow. Ornaments on Mantel piece and lovely chair beside fireplace.On back: Sitting room fire place "Charmandene" Cowes. July 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph View of Charmandene from the west taken in the Court. June 1984.On back: View of "Charmandene" from the west taken in the Court. June 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

Title of property shows the property was owned by Emily Henty in 1894. " Charman Dene" was Alfred Herbert and Edith Blanche Holdsworth’s holiday house. The property was sold following Alfred Herbert’s death in 1929. Mrs Champion later owned the property. Charmandene Guest House was located on the beach front along Lover's Walk. It was relocated in the 1980s to Osborne Road in Cowes , where it still stands.HistoricalTwo sheets of photos of original wallpaper and a sample of coloured floral wallpaper, "crab apple"Wall paper fragments 1-4, layer 1 - cabbage rose, layer 2 - crab apple print number, layer 2- crab apple border, layer 2 - crab apple wall,charmandene cottage, guesthouses, home decor

This illustrates the early attempts to have a water supply connected to Cowes. Shows figures on local properties and what is required for water supply. Also the history of local guesthouses.HistoricalFoolscap carbon copy of letter to the Minister of Water Supply. Seven pages of typewritten letter. water supply, shire of phillip island island, agriculture, population, cowes, isle of wight hotel, bonnie doon guest house, d.h.robb, r.a. grayden, h.v. johnston, j. thornborrow, charmandene guesthouse, mrs a. anderson