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 sweeps of Ryde revived Jack-in-the-Green on May-day, and he cut the usual capers to the music of a full band, consisting of chin-pipes, drum, scrapers, and shovels


On Wednesday evening last, several of the fire brigade, under the direction of Mr. Buckett, went out for an evening's practice.


Our chairman, Janette Gregson, gave a very interesting and amusing talk to the Friends of Carisbrooke Castle Museum on March 18th.


In today's climate of strict rules for Health and Safety a headline like this would not be considered amusing. However 50 years ago one wonders if Roy's parents were even informed of their son's mishap.