The public of the Island have seen the vermillion carts conveying His Majesty’s mails into Ryde for the last time.
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. Pop in during the time stated, no need to book a slot.
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
This annual event will take place on Thursday, the 8th September 1892. There will be an innovation this year, in the shape of an afternoon as well as an evening procession.
Mr George Vanner worked for his father driving the horse & carriages before becoming a carpenter.
In the 19th century this suburb of the town of Ryde was home, or sometimes the summer residence, to many of the elite of society.
With the approach of the winter, chess is beginning to be again taken up, and Island clubs are busily arranging for their usual contests.
In August, our busy research team added 25 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Fanny Mason, librarian of 7 Cross Street, Ryde.
You are invited to our Coffee Morning on Saturday 31 August at the Heritage Resource Centre in Ryde Cemetery, any time between 10am and 2pm.