Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
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We are hosting a “Beat Surgery” at the Ryde Cemetery, on one day each month. It will be held by Ryde Police in the South Chapel on a Tuesday, dates and times will be advertised in advance.


Mrs. Sarah Woodford, believed to be the oldest inhabitant of the Island, she had celebrated her 102nd birthday on September 11th, 1955.


The Ryde police raided a licensed house---The Royal Sovereign, Castle Street, on Thursday afternoon 23 June 1910, alleging that the premises were being used for betting purposes.  Their entry occurred at about a quarter to two o’clock.


"Westmont" Standing in its own grounds of seven acres, surrounded with plantations, affording an excellent screen from the east winds and rendering its privacy complete, with a good view of the sea and opposite coast. 


We would like to invite members, friends, and all who are able to spare a while to join us for a Christmas get together on Saturday 7 December 2024, from 10am till 2pm at the Ryde Cemetery Heritage Resource Centre.


As usual the Annual Service of Remembrance held in the South Chapel at Ryde Cemetery was well attended, with 34 guests.


We are hosting a “Beat Surgery” at the Ryde Cemetery, on one day each month. It will be held by Ryde Police in the South Chapel on a Tuesday. Next date: 19 November 11 - 12pm


On the 5th November 16 people turned up at Ryde Cemetery to join in a Fungi Foray, led by Dr Colin Pope.  Because of the rather wet conditions this year it was hoped to see a good variety, and we weren't disappointed.