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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On Friday 25 July 1884, the Ryde and St Helens members of the Board of Guardians, with a kindly feeling deserving of the greatest praise, gave a treat to the workhouse children.


The notice of a removal was advertised in the local press which said: We think our readers should be made aware of a rather important removal. 


During the week the Pier Pavilion has been occupied by the Willow Pattern Serenaders, one of the cleverest and most entertaining little companies ever seen in Ryde. 


You are invited to join us for our July social morning at the George Street Centre, Ryde, and enjoy a talk by Dr Dominic Fontana, FRGS FSA.


This building is in the centre of the Town of Ryde, is the largest and best of its kind in the Isle of Wight and has been especially constructed for the Warehousing of every description of household goods.


The new Steamboat Service commencing on Monday 14 June 1909, between Ryde and Southsea, also between Ryde and Sea View, by the saloon steamer “Prince Eddie” at popular fares.


Sailing as a member of the ship’s orchestra on the Union Castle liner SS Capetown Castle, bound for South Africa on December 29th, is the popular local musician, Mr "Jimmy" Luff.


The weather was very kind to us on Tuesday 14th May, when we welcomed 14 people who had booked their walk around the Ryde Cemetery.