Photo of the month
The regal establishment of Mr Jabez Hughes, its square white tower rising above the green trees of Ryde.
The occasion of the laying the foundation stone by the Crown Prince of Germany, of the new School of Art in George-street, took place on 17 August 1874.
St Anne’s House was built c1843 by James Langdon. It was divided in 1864 into two residences, St. Anne’s House and St. Anne’s Cottage, although it was still connected by 4 doors.
Built in 1850 and first occupied by John Fielden, esq., who was a magistrate for Cheshire.
The property was originally called Tower House, and then in about 1890 it became known as West Hill Towers.
Mount House and the hall adjoining, in George Street, were used by many organisations over the years.
From the date stone on the east elevation it would appear that the farmhouse was possibly rebuilt in 1714 for Richard Rogers of Gosport, Hampshire.
November is the time when we remember all those who were killed in wars and conflicts, so it seems fitting that we feature the architecture of the Ryde memorials at Ryde Town Hall in Lind Street.
The School moved to the new building, Ryde National School in Green Street 1856/57,