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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November 1926

Isle of Wight County Press:

Nov 6th 1926:  FIRE – While electricians were carrying out repairs at Ellerslie, Ashey-road, the residence of Col. STAYNER, a lead gas pipe was melted and the gas mysteriously ignited at mid-day on Tuesday.  The Fire Brigade turned out with their motor fire-engine, under Chief Officer JOLLIFFE, but on arriving at the scene of the outbreak they found their services were not required.  No damage was done.

Nov 6th 1926:  PRETTY WEDDING – A wedding was solemnised at the Parish Church on Wednesday between Sergt. Roger GRANT, R.A.F., elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. N. GRANT, of Sea View, Dover-street, and Miss Ruby Helen STREET, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. STREET, of Minster House, George-street.  The Vicar (the Rev. Hugh le FLEMING, R.D.) officiated.  The bride who was given away by her brother, Petty Officer Harry STREET, R.N., was charmingly attired in white crepe de Chine with silver lace and pearl trimmings, with veil and wreath of orange blossom.  She carried a bouquet of white roses.  The bridesmaids were Norma WINKLES and Wanda STREET (niece of the bride), who wore pretty dresses of R.A.F. blue silk net and mob caps to match.  The honeymoon is being spent in London.

Nov 6th 1926:  BONFIRE DISPLAY – A huge crowd assembled on Ryde Esplanade and shore last Friday night, when the Mayor (Mr. Rowland RUSSELL) ignited a mammoth bonfire in celebration of Guy Fawkes Day.  A brilliant display of fireworks preceded the bonfire.  During one display a collection was made on behalf of the I.W. County Hospital.  Selections of music were played by the Ryde Town Band under the conductorship of Mr. D. RIVRON.

Nov 13th 1926:  BINSTEAD – Organised by Mrs. P. VENUS, a jumble sale at the Parish-hall on Thursday realised £5 for the sick and needy of the village.  The stallholders were Mesdames H. VENUS, F. LOADER, JOLLIFFE, STANNARD, HAILEY, and SIVELL.

Nov 13th 1926:  BINSTEAD – The annual treat for children provided by the local Branch of the British Legion was given at the Parish-hall on Wednesday, when between 50 and 60 were entertained.  Mr. A. K. HAILEY was the M.C., and Mr. FRYER (piano) and Mr. C. DYER (violin) provided music for games.

Nov 13th 1926:  BOY SCOUTS’ – Under the auspices of the N.E. Wight branch of the Boy Scouts Association a most successful Wolf Cub display and Scouts handicraft exhibition was held at the large Town-hall on Saturday, when a large gathering took a keen interest in a commendable demonstration.  Arranged by Miss SWANN, Cub mistress of the 1st Ryde Pack, assisted by Miss GAYSON, a delightful programme comprising sketches and songs took place.

Nov 20th 1926:  ALLEGED SHOPBREAKING – On Monday night alleged thieves broke into the cycle shop of Mr. M. J. RUMSEY in High-street and were surprised by the owner, who, on entering the shop at about 9.36 p.m. with the intension of locking the safe and securing the premises, said he caught sight of three youths crouching in the office near the safe.  They bolted through the back door, which it was stated had been forced, and escaped.  About £2. 10s. in silver was stated to be missing from a cash box.  Douglas A. YOUNG, 17, baker’s assistant, George Henry DYER, 16, errand boy, and Oswald CHAMBERS, 15, labourer, were charged with breaking and entering the premises.

Nov 20th 1926:  TRINITY GIRLS’ SOCIAL – There was a large gathering at the Trinity-hall on Monday for an enjoyable social arranged by the Trinity Girls’ Club.  Mr. A. J. WILLIAMS was a capable M.C., and DEWEY’s band supplied the dance music.

Nov 27th 1926:  HIGH TIDE AND FLOODING – Considerable damage resulted on the Ryde front from the abnormally high tide on Saturday, which proved the most serious here since 1916.  At the eastern end of the Esplanade the waves lashed over the sea wall, swamped the promenade, and flooded the gardens.  The water encroached on the main roadway.  The hard tennis courts were flooded, and the Corporation bathing huts near the Pier were lifted and carried several feet.  Several large blocks of concrete were torn out of the top of a groyne and carried for a distance of 20 feet.  A thick fog descended on the town during Wednesday night.