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.

100 Years ago people were thinking of their Boys at the Front

Xmas Advert 1914

100 years ago as the people of Ryde were preparing for Christmas their thoughts were also with their Boys at the Front. Selfridges offered a service to send comfort to the Front for those who could afford it.