There was a full-house at the January Quarterly Meeting held at the George Street Centre on the 12th January 2019, which was attended by 32 members and 28 guests, a total of 60 persons present.
Ryde Social Heritage Group invite you to carry out your annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch at Ryde Cemetery on Saturday 26 January 2019 from 11am to 1pm.
In 1875 the gardener at Copse Field spotted an eagle sitting on the wall, a very rare visitor.
The Temperance Hall, High Street, Ryde, was built in 1884 and used for lectures. It was on the site of the old Wesleyan Methodist Chapel which was built in 1858. It became the Bijou Cinema showing silent films and featuring a pianist.
Surely regulations could be devised which whilst retaining the manly character of the game would reduce the undue element of danger.
In December, our busy research team added 26 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr Harry Hubert Crump, who became manager of the Theatre Royal, where his unfailing courtesy was greatly appreciated by the patrons.
You are invited to come and join us at our January meeting, and enjoy a talk by Linda Scurr & Simon Dear of the Isle of Wight Record Office, called “The History of Yelf’s Hotel.”
The Island Interest Group enjoyed RSHG's performance 'Meet the Residents' at Newchurch Pavilion.
In November, our busy research team added 32 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr James George Stevenight, bandmaster.
Christmas is coming so time to consider what presents to buy. Have a look at newspaper articles from the early 20th century to see what was popular then.