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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Looking Back

January 1914
Isle of Wight Observer:- Jan 3rd 1914: IN RETROSPECT – Sports.. The Ryde Bowling Club greens proved to be as popular as ever; Ryde Harriers Athletic Club had a number of interesting runs during the year; Ryde Badminton Club there was a good entry and a number of good games played; The Ryde Rowing Club


December 1913
December 1913 Isle of Wight Observer:- Dec 6th 1913: ISLAND FANCIERS – At a sanction show held by the Portsmouth and District Canine Association, Mr. CROSSBEE-SMITH, of The Bays, Binstead, won third in novice bulldog and reserve in open bulldog classes under Mr. DODDS, with his typical dog Boss Johnson. Dec 6th 1913: APPOINTMENT –


November 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- Nov 1st 1913: PARISH OF ASHEY – The Poor Rate allowed by the County Justices on Tuesday, October 25th, at 2s. in the £. The Overseers have made a Special Expenses (sanitary) Rate at 6d. in the £. Nov 1st 1913: CHRISTMAS CARDS – There are relatives and friends across the


October 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- Oct 4th 1913: Y.W.C.A. – Miss MERRY, president, and the members of the committee of the Young Women’s Christian Association, were “at home” on Tuesday to a company of subscribers and friends, who were received in the drawing room of Garfield House. Songs were contributed by Mrs. SALMON and Mr. GOLDING.


September 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- Sept 6th 1913: SALE OF WORK – A small sale of work was held in the Wesleyan Schoolroom on Thursday, to raise funds for a new Girls’ Club at Moreton House, George-street. The effort speaks well for energy and interest taken in the girls by the National British Women’s Temperance Association,


August 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- Aug 2nd 1913: PERIODICALS – At the Pier Pavilion next week an original and clever concert party occupy the boards, styling themselves the “Periodicals.” This is one of the best combinations touring today. Each of the artistes represents a popular period. The costumes are attractive. Aug 2nd 1913: DRESS – At


July 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- July 12th 1913: RETIREMENT – Very many people will miss Samuel BIGGS from the Pier. For something like 60 years he has been in the employ of the Pier Company, and at last, after a lifetime of faithful service he is retiring into private life. Very few people can remember the


June 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- Jun 7th 1913: SALVATION ARMY – The Salvation Army had a big day at Ryde on Tuesday, in commemoration of the King’s birthday. The 2nd Portsmouth Corps and the Gosport Corps joined with the Ryde Corps and held special meetings at the Ryde Citadel. Later about 110 sat down to tea.


May 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- May 3rd 1913: WHIST & DANCE – The last whist drive and dance of the season, held under the auspices of the Ryde Shop Assistants’ Association, took place in the Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday evening. Following the whist drive, light refreshments were partaken of. The rest of the evening was spent


April 1913
Isle of Wight Observer:- Apr 5th 1913: MARK HAMBOURG AT RYDE – This celebrated pianist gave a recital at the Theatre Royal on Thursday, and delighted a large attendance with his wonderful playing. He has made several visits to Ryde and it is evident that he is a favourite with a large section of the