Silks, satins and wispy shawls were very popular in the mid to late 1830s, where better to buy them than at S. Stephens' in Union Street, Ryde. Their range of Parisian goods were particularly desirable.
Long standing RSHG member, Tony Gale, gave a very interesting and enjoyable talk on 'Pubs of Ryde' at the Simeon Arms last week.
Another year when families in Ryde suffered great loss. All adding to the continuing death toll of war and those left, wondering,
" When will it end and what is it all for?"
On 6 November, some of Ryde's past residents travelled to Newport to meet members of the Isle of Wight Family History Society. Instead of the usual talk, we suggested the Character Dramatic Presentation, hearing history first hand.
The date above the window 1872. The former Osborne Private Hotel and then became the Solent Court
Our Remembrance Exhibition will be in Ryde Library from 28 October till 18 November
In October, our busy research team added 30 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mrs Christabella Mary Williams, who with her husband in 1914, took charge of the ‘Turks Head Inn’ in Lind Street, and in 1922 moved to the ‘Lake Huron Hotel’
Several RSHG members attended the Northwood Cemetery Heritage Project Launch Event on 11 October. The 2 chapels have been beautifully restored and had many interesting displays to view.
The AGM took place at the George Street Centre on Saturday 7th October and despite there being 16 apologies there was still an attendance of 32 members and 2 visitors.
What a bright, dry morning it was on Friday 6 October, when a group of 12-15 people arrived at Ryde Cemetery for a walk organised by Ryde Library.