WE LOOK FORWARD TO RE-OPENING FROM THE 17TH OF APRIL (WEEKENDS ONLY)
Welcome to Grey Funnel Galleries
About Us
Grey Funnel Galleries opened in October 2019 and is owned and run by Adrian Rowe who has lived and worked on the Island for many years. After leaving school he took up an apprenticeship with Elliott Turbomachinery in Cowes (formerly J Samuel White Shipbuilders & Engineers) followed by a lifetime working in industry.
Our Name
The shop at 3 Carter Road was built on land originally owned by Vice Admiral Thomas Wren Carter (1787-1874) and so Grey Funnel (an informal name for the Navy) was an apt choice of name for the gallery.
The building was constructed circa 1950 and was originally occupied by the coal merchants Woodford & Jolliffe. It has had a number of owners since then including a mobility scooter business and most recently a bookshop.
Dazzle Camouflage
We have used dazzle pattern camouflage on some of our backgrounds and displays. Dazzle camouflage was invented by the marine artist Norman Wilkinson and was applied to ships in the First World War.
Grey Funnel Line®
Grey Funnel Line® is one of our registered trade marks. This website can also be reached from www.greyfunnelline.com
Inside the Shop
There is plenty to see and so take your time to look around.
Signposted by the Grey Ship
We're right next door to the medical centre in Shanklin and so take a look in our window if you have a moment.