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In May, our busy research team added 26 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Leading Fireman Alfred Buchanan Brown, who was killed by enemy action whilst on duty at a South Coast resort in 1943.
On Saturday 2 June 2018, Ryde Social Heritage Group members attended a Coffee Morning at St. Michael's Church Hall.
As a change from butterflies and birds, an evening bat walk took place at Ryde Cemetery.
Members of RSHG visited Ryde Fire Station and enjoyed a very interesting tour of the station and an informative talk by Damon Corr.
An enjoyable meeting, which included an interesting presentation by Nick Minns on Island postcards, was held for members at the George St Centre, Ryde, last Saturday.
In March, our busy research team added 38 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr George Grinder.
Members of Ryde Social Heritage Group enjoy being out and about in the community supporting local events.
Travelling back in time to the 1860s audiences were introduced to Mrs. Young of Appley Towers and Lady Clifford of Westfield.
In February, our busy research team added 36 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Admiral Sir Augustus James William Clifford.
Despite the cold and drizzly weather 19 people turned up for the Big Garden Birdwatch and 15 actually went out to participate in the count. The others manned the Centre.