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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August 1857

Isle of Wight Observer

Aug 1st 1857: IMPROVEMENTS – A great improvement is being effected by forming a raised footpath under Mr. ARABIN’s wall on the South side of the Esplanade, which when completed, will be a great convenience.

Aug 1st 1857: SPOILING OF THE SHORE – One thing is certain that the shore is being spoiled by the large quantities of sand, gravel, &c. constantly taken from it and the right of the highway to low water mark, which has existed over the renowned Ryde Sands. It is in danger of being entirely destroyed.

Aug 8th 1857: WATERING OF STREETS – Since the water has been laid on the Water Committee have watered the streets by means of a hose from the mains. They broke up the old water carts and converted one (at an expense of £9) into a cart for scavenging.