IW`S FIRST TRIPLETS ARE 60

By Ross Findon - Friday, May 9, 2008

The 60-year-old triplets, from left, Art, Mike and Robert England. Picture by PETER BOAM.

THE first set of triplets to survive infancy on the Island celebrated their 60th birthdays on Saturday.
Bob, Art and Mike England celebrated with friends and family at Mike’s home in the Broadway, Totland, 60 years after their birth caused a stir on the Island.
On May 4, 1948, Mike arrived first at 4am, followed by Art two hours later and finally Bob at midday.
The brothers, who are not identical, were educated at Priory Boys’ School, Newport.
“There was a lot of interest when we were born. Triplets were not very common and they still aren’t.
“We weren’t identical though, otherwise I’m told we would have made millions,” said Art, of Withybed Close, Carisbrooke Park.
“It was mainly family at the weekend and it was a great party. We all still live on the Island but we don’t get together that often but when we do it’s always good,” he added.

IW`S FIRST TRIPLETS ARE 60

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