Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.

Based at Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre. Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

MARCH 2012 ADDITIONS TO RECORDS

Ann Barrett

In March our Research Team, led by Ann Barrett, added biographical detail to 28 records on the website. Various archives have been searched and you will find:

* Report of the death and funeral of William Bennet Player Brigstocke in 1884

* Adert for a Grand Concert at Ryde Town Hall in 1928 at which Mr Hollic Charlie Fowler performed.

* Death and brief biography of Mr Evelyn William Pollard, a founder member of Ryde Town Council and scientist.

* Wonderful memories of Mr Charles Pratt shortly before he died at the age of 103 in 1912.

For the full list of additions please click on the link below.

If you are able to help with this fascinating aspect of our work and could spend even a short time at the Record Office, please contact Ann Barrett, the leader of our Research Team. You can contact Ann by clicking on the Contact button at the top of the page.