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Mr Long was a builder by trade, and 30 years a bell-ringer at All Saints' Church.
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 Quelch was a goalkeeper for Haylands Football Club and a well-known Island referee.
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.
Major Alfred Dennis, a former mayor of Ryde, member of the County Council, and veteran of the Zulu 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.
On Saturday 11 January, RSHG held its first Social Morning of the new year.
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
Mr Crabb, a well-know figure in the town, had spent all his life in the bakery and confectionery business.
Mrs. Sarah Woodford, believed to be the oldest inhabitant of the Island, she had celebrated her 102nd birthday on September 11th, 1955.