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Not exactly an impressive looking building like the many Victorian structures around Ryde, even so, it was an important part of the development of Ryde.
Crofton House, upper George Street, Ryde, once used as a private house, but also as a school, a boarding establishment and then apartments.
In March 1912, five licenses of the borough were objected to by the Chief Constable, (Mr. Charles Greenstreet), on account of redundancy.
The inhabitants we have listed for this large property, were mostly long-term, with the occasional visitor.
This property was built 1834 for the Mechanic’s Institute and it was opened by Sir John Simeon M P.
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club was formed at Ryde, Isle of Wight on the 24 May 1845.
The Property, Homestead, Monkton Street, now a Grade ll listed building, a beautiful character villa with two stone dogs guarding the gateway.
. The property Wyndham House, Melville-street, Ryde was held under lease by Dr. Henry Phené, practicing surgeon
