Sam Biles
Sam’s family came to the Isle of Wight around 1780 and by the 1880s took part in cattle dealing and farm-related activities.
Sam talks through the many photos that he has shared with the project. Look through the photo gallery whilst listening to his interview to learn more.
Sam talks through the many photos that he has shared with the project. Look through the photo gallery whilst listening to his interview to learn more.
Sam Biles's photos

H Biles and D Biles at Scarrots Lane,
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Location taken: Scarrots Lane
Keyword: Cows, Slaugherhouse

Pigs at the County Show
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1930s
Location taken: Nine Acres
Keyword: Pigs, County Show

NFU dinner
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Keyword: NFU

A lamb suckling a cow
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Keyword: Sheep, Cows

The Knackers yard
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Keyword: Knackers

The IOW Hunt at Gatcombe House
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1960s
Location taken: Gatcombe House
Keyword: Hunt, Horse

The Gilten Market - H Biles at the rear
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1958
Keyword: Bull, Gilten Market

Donald Biles (driver)
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1932
Keyword: Transport

Cows on steamer Lord Elgin
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1932
Location taken: Cowes
Keyword: Transport, Cows

Cattle on barges at Yarmouth
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1930s
Location taken: Yarmouth
Keyword: Transport, Cows

Cattle on barges at Yarmouth
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1930s
Location taken: Yarmouth
Keyword: Transport, Cows

Cows on steamer Lord Elgin
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1930s
Location taken: Cowes
Keyword: Transport, Cows

Pigs at the County Show
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1930s
Location taken: Nine Acres
Keyword: Pigs, County Show

NFU dinner
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Keyword: NFU

Knackers cart and horse
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Keyword: Knackers, Horse

Newport Market
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1960s
Location photo taken: Newport Market
Keyword: Newport Market, Cows

Sam Biles - Hay rick at Park Green Farm
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: Unknown
Location taken: Park Green Farm
Keyword: Hay, Manpower

Sam Biles - Rick with thach
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: Unknown
Location taken: Unknown
Keyword: Farmstead, Cows, Thatch, Rick, Hay

Sam Biles - Bullocks, Newport
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1930s
Location taken: Newport
Keyword: Bulls, Newport

Sam Biles - Gilten Market, G'father & Aunt '32
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1932
Location taken: Gilten Market
Keyword: Bull, Gilten Market

Sam Biles - Park Green Farm '40s
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1930s
Location taken: Park Green Farm
Keyword: Farmstead

Sam Biles - VDL966, David Biles front
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1966
Location taken: Newport
Keyword: Transport

Sam Biles - Aux WW2 H Biles 3rd back 4th rght
Collection: Sam Biles
Copyright: From a private collection
Date taken: 1940s
Location taken: Unknown
Keyword: Wartime