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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RSHG produce 4 magazines a year, in January, April, July and October, these can be read online.

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We had an amazing time this last Saturday the 4th March, 2023 at “Department” for The Heritage Fair.  This involved around 20 organisations joining together at Department in Cross Street, Ryde.


In February, our busy research team added 42 biographical records to names on the website, including that of William Edward Ratcliffe, of Copsefield, one of the oldest practicing solicitors in the country.


We had a smashing day last Saturday 28th January, for the Big Garden Birdwatch at the cemetery.  Around 16 people attended and as it was a glorious sunny day.


Thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Drop-in on the 10th December, to make it such a success. 


RSHG held a Remembrance Service on Saturday 12th November at 3pm in the West Street Cemetery in Ryde, when 35 people were in attendance.


It was a lovely day on Saturday 20th August when we held a picnic for our members in the cemetery, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of RSHG formation.


We had a wonderful day at the Rotary Family Fun Day, which took place on Saturday 30 July. The day was bright with a light breeze, our gazebo was set up early in the Eastern Gardens on the Esplanade.