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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RSHG will be taking part on two days of this year’s Autumn Walking Festival, Tuesday 10th and Saturday 14th.


From a local report on 28 September 1895, it was stated that HMS Majestic, a splendid ship, was off Ryde on Monday for her torpedo trials, and attracted a good deal of interest there.


This property fronts directly onto the pavement in Melville Street, on the north side near to Nelson Street, and adjoins the Observatory. 


Not only has the Church of Holy Trinity recently undergone a complete renovation of the interior, but a noteworthy addition has been made, in the shape of a beautiful reredos. 


On Tuesday 22 August, when it was a glorious sunny day we had our Summer Open Day at the Resource Centre.  Around 45 people attended.


Photograph 1980, the chemist on the corner of George Street and Cross Street. It was built c1850


Early view of Ryde Esplanade showing the inner and outer basins, also lock gates and the sheds on the Quay. 


Mr Clifford Essex’s deservedly popular “Royal Pierrot Banjo Team” who have found so many imitators, will give concerts at the Town Hall, Ryde,.