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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It was pleasing to see a good amount of our members at the 2nd quarterly social morning of the year, held at the Baptist Church, George Street, Ryde on Saturday 5th April, two visitors also came to join us, whom we were happy to see.


Mr William Hodgkinson was well known for the turf accountant’s business he conducted from his home, and formerly for his interest in bowls. He served in the Army during the Boer War.


We hosted the usual yearly Birdwatch at the Heritage Centre in Ryde Cemetery on Saturday 25th January, when 12 people came in at various times during our period of opening.


In December, our busy research team added 28 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr Claude Barton, tailor, who traded at 64 High Street, Ryde


Mrs. Sarah Woodford, believed to be the oldest inhabitant of the Island, she had celebrated her 102nd birthday on September 11th, 1955.