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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Suffolk House, George Street (next to the Baptist Church), this very ornate property was built in the late 1830's.


Built in 1711 and opened as a pub in 1784. It was called the White Swan by 1854,


The station was opened by the Ryde and Newport Railway in December 1875 and closed February 1966.


In June 1906, the "Riviera"  Boarding Establishment was advertising: Ideal Winter Residence, Access to public gardens on the sea front, Separate tables, Electric light, Baths, Smoking lounge, Suites of rooms.


This property fronts directly onto the pavement in Melville Street, on the north side near to Nelson Street, and adjoins the Observatory. 


Photograph 1980, the chemist on the corner of George Street and Cross Street. It was built c1850


The image is an engraving of 1870, showing the round house which was built in 1856 when the pier head was greatly enlarged.


In 1866 special reference was made to the new house called Roseville, in West-street, which had been erected by Mr. Thomas Dashwood, architect & surveyor.


Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wheatley, of The Bays, Upton Road, acquired the property, and on New Year’s Day January 1902, it was opened as a nursing institute.