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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The small chapel was situated where the roads of Longmead-road and Alfred-street, come together at Weeks-road.


On Saturday 30 May 2026, we participated in the Isle of Wight Crematorium Open Day. It was the 65th anniversary of the new crematorium building.


We invite you to join us for our Social Morning on Saturday 4 July 2026 at The Baptist Church, George Street,  Ryde.


Glancing back at old photos in 1956, brought memories of faces and places of the past, of 60 years before


Not exactly an impressive looking building like the many Victorian structures around Ryde, even so, it was an important part of the development of Ryde.


Excursionists by the steamers “Dandie Dinmont” and “Broderick Castle” on Friday had an unpleasant experience in being compelled to spend the night at sea.


It was pleasing to see a good amount of our members at the 2nd quarterly social morning of the year, held at the Baptist Church, George Street, Ryde on Saturday 11th April. Six visitors also came to join us.