Photo of the month
The date above the window 1872. The former Osborne Private Hotel and then became the Solent Court
'STROUD GROCER’ can be seen clearly on the wall. The business was run by Mr Edward George Stroud, and although he died in 1919 the grocers shop still traded under his name until at least 1935.
Although not exactly architecture, we couldn't resist showing this interesting piece of old street furniture, still remaining in Monkton Street, Ryde.
This building in West-street was erected in loving memory of Robert & Elizabeth Milligan by their daughter Sophia Milligan, in 1880.
See the ornate features on the tower of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, High Street, Ryde. Originally called St Marie's Roman Catholic Church.
The writing on the wall at 9 Church Mews, Church Lane, Ryde. You can make out the words if you study it a while.
This relates to a well known Ryde grocery and corn merchant business. Photographed in upper High Street.
This is an interesting item relating to a well known Ryde business family of the early 20th century.
