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Following on from a request by members, we have begun featuring a specific grave of a person who died in whatever was the current month.
In May, our busy research team added 27 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr George Douglas Handley of Handleys Ltd, Southsea.
In April, our busy research team added 23 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr. John Emery Vardy, proprietor of the Albany Hotel.
In March, our busy research team added 24 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mrs Charlotte Wills, of Pier Street.
Sunday March 21st is Census day. This year, for the 1st time we are being asked to fill-in the form online. For those without a computer there will be the opportunity to request a paper form.
As a group we usually take part in the “Big Garden Birdwatch”, but of course this year all is different.
In December, our busy research team added 24 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr William Coote, trinity pilot, who worked from the "Fox" Trinity Pilot Cutter.
In November, our busy research team added 40 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr Edward Kennett Minter, who for many years traded as a butcher in High Street, Ryde.
This year, each in our own way, we will remember them for their ultimate sacrifice.