The fine weather has given an opportunity to enjoy a walk in Ryde Cemetery, and at every turn there is an abundance of spring flowers.
To toast Her Majesty on the event of her 90th birthday, an open day was held at Ryde Cemetery Heritage and Learning Centre on Tuesday 19th April.
In March our busy research team added 40 biographical records to the website, including that of three members of the well-known Purnell family of Ryde, who ran a business at 7 and 8 High-street
40 people attended the recent RSHG Members Meeting at the George St Centre. After the business of the meeting our visiting speaker, Sheila Caws, gave a presentation - "A Gentleman's View around Ryde." This was a fascinating talk on Fernao de Castel Branco, the self-styled Count of Ryde.
You are invited to come and join us at the Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre any time between 11am and 2pm on Tuesday April 19th, to toast Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, who will be celebrating her birthday on April 21st.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the launch of the official service of BBC television from Alexandra Palace in London. The Isle of Wight Times gave a report on how things were progressing in April 1937.
A long lost angel was discovered hidden under the hedge next to the northern wall of Ryde Cemetery.
You are invited to come and join us at our April meeting, catch up with the latest news from the group and enjoy a presentation by Sheila Caws
In February our busy research team added 34 biographical records to the website