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 Royal Victoria Yacht Club was formed at Ryde, Isle of Wight on the 24 May 1845.


The local press, issue 28 December 1912, reported:  On Christmas Day and Boxing Day the most depressing and unpleasant weather prevailed. 


We will be holding a short Service of Remembrance in the South Chapel at Ryde Cemetery, on Saturday 8th November 2025, at 3pm.


Details of Thanet House, Vernon Square, Ryde, and some of its former residents.


The presence of a number of live “mines” in the waters of the Solent, is the cause, of considerable consternation in shipping circles.


From the increased attention to hygiene which is now very generally adopted, comes a movement against the time-honoured custom of “kissing the book.”