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.

Featured Grave for September

John James Smith Gawn

John James Smith Gawn
died 7 September 1889

Map Reference: 033 A1
Plot No: Ryde New Cemetery Section D Plot 629

He sacrificed his life in rescuing two children from drowning in Scratchells Bay

More about John Gawn here

Image source: RSHG Archive