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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Arthur Sketchley. This inimitable performer paid us his promised visit on Tuesday evening last, and was welcomed with a good house.


In March 1915 the local press was advertising to encourage recruitment to the forces.


Winter may not be over just yet but we've just had a couple of cold but sunny days and a walk in the cemetery revealed that Spring is just around the corner.


And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.


The increase of members in the boy's school, where the average attendance now reaches 120, has necessitated the appointment of an assistant master.


The World War One Roadshow held at the George Street Centre, Ryde on Saturday 24 January attracted around 150 visitors of all ages.