Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
RYDE SOCIAL HERITAGE GROUP
Based at Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre. Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
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Ryde Architecture
It was built in 1837/38, and the first known occupiers were the Misses Key, as listed in the church rate book 1838 to 1843.


Ryde Architecture
On Wednesday 15th May 1850, the foundation stone of the new chapel, in connection with the Independents of Ryde, was laid at Haylands.


Ryde Architecture
John Cooper, a brewer & maltster, and his three sisters were living at Denbigh House from at least 1851 until his death in November 1865.


Ryde Architecture
During 1883 the committee of the Young Women's Christian Association had decided to open a seaside home for young women on the lines of Hazelwood.


Ryde Architecture
Southfield, a residential property, occupying a charming situation about 1 and quarter miles from the Pier-gates and Railway Station, and commanding beautiful views over a well-wooded country.


Ryde Architecture
Yarborough Villa - Built in 1835 for Mr. Daniel List, who in his time was a well-known ship builder on the Isle of Wight. 


Ryde Architecture
Just a few of the residents who owned or rented Westridge House and the estate.


Ryde Architecture
It was built in 1870/71 for William Edgar Ratcliffe on a field which had been part of Stonepitts farm land.  The house was originally named Ellington. 


Ryde Architecture
Mrs. Augusta Wilder of West Street, Ryde, among her many amiable and charitable works, stood conspicuous the erection of alms houses in Newport Street.