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In September, our busy research team added 21 biographical records to names on the website,, including that of John Taylor, a shipwright of Binstead.
Mr. Peach was an 82-year-old China veteran and a retired stonemason
Seven of us met on a breezy morning for a 45-minute walk in the cemetery. The morning had started with plenty of sun.
Mr. Coombes was a dairyman's assistant, working for Mr. Stainer, High Street, Ryde, delivering milk
We were very pleased to see more members turn up for our Social Morning on Saturday 5th July, also some visitors.
Mr Whittington was a well-known tradesman in the High Street as a Plumber & Painter, and he was a deacon of the Baptist Church
Mr Steward was employed as a baker, and an elective auditor for the borough. He had an unusual hobby for a man.
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.