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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About 200 yards east of the Promenade Pier, the Victoria Pier was built in 1863.


In July, our busy research team added 30 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Jean Rodolphe Du Thon, 16-year-old grandson of Mrs Lind of Westmont. 


In the early days, the Island was a very good place for smuggling; with its many bays and inlets, contraband could easily be brought ashore undetected.


We don't usually think about what is below the ground that we walk upon.


There was a covenant that a house to the value of £1,200 had to be built within three years.


In June, our busy research team added 31 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mrs Mary Ann Gittens, wife of Mr. Francis George Gittens, manager of Yelf’s Tap, Church-lane.