Ryde Architecture

‘STROUD GROCER’ can be seen clearly on the wall.  The business was run by Mr Edward George Stroud, and although he died in 1919 the grocers shop still traded under his name until at least 1935.  By 1937 Mrs and Miss Stroud were advertising themselves as the proprietors.

1920 Kelly’s Directory of Hampshire & Isle of Wight – STROUD Edw. Geo. grocer & dealer in wines & beer, 19 Cross Street, Ryde

1927 Kelly’s Directory of Hampshire & Isle of Wight – STROUD Edward George, grocer & dealer in wines & beer, 19 Cross Street, Ryde. TN 225

1931 Isle of Wight Times Directory of Ryde & District – STROUD E. G. grocers & provision merchant, 21 Cross Street, Ryde

1937 Kelly’s Directory of Ryde & Neighbourhood – STROUD F. S. (Miss) & S. J. (Mrs), grocers, 21 Cross Street, Ryde

By 1951  Kelly’s Directory showed: – JARVIS E. S. grocer, 21 Cross Street, Ryde

Memorial in Ryde Cemetery and further information

Photograph taken 2017 by Tracy Welstead