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In July, our busy research team added 33 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Major-General Richard Steele Rupert Fetherstonhaugh, of Gwydyr House, Ryde. The obituary reveals his impressive military career in great detail.
Once again we organised for a Butterfly Walk to take place at Ryde Cemetery, with Richard Smout leading the event.
July 14th saw a pretty full house at the George Street Centre for RSHG's quarterly meeting.
Ryde Social Heritage Group held their annual Summer Open Days at Ryde Cemetery Heritage and Learning Centre during the weekend of 9-10 June.
In May, our busy research team added 26 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Leading Fireman Alfred Buchanan Brown, who was killed by enemy action whilst on duty at a South Coast resort in 1943.
On Saturday 2 June 2018, Ryde Social Heritage Group members attended a Coffee Morning at St. Michael's Church Hall.
As a change from butterflies and birds, an evening bat walk took place at Ryde Cemetery.
Members of RSHG visited Ryde Fire Station and enjoyed a very interesting tour of the station and an informative talk by Damon Corr.
An enjoyable meeting, which included an interesting presentation by Nick Minns on Island postcards, was held for members at the George St Centre, Ryde, last Saturday.
In March, our busy research team added 38 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr George Grinder.