Make sure you pick up your copy of the Beacon magazine (August issue) with an …

As a museum, we have many old things that our visitors can look at, like …

In the County Press this week there is an advent ‘ Cash for the Charity that matters …

Those of you who have been into the Royal Victoria Arcade in Union Street recently …

With illustrations by Maria Ward SET DURING THE 2ND WORLD WAR It’s May 1940. When …

We will be making history this week as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  The …

Historic Ryde Society is supporting Ryde Carnival Association during the Carnival Spring Walk, which will …

We are pleased to announce that the Pub Quiz is back and will be on …

The Society is very sad to report that two of our Trustees passed away during …

Wishing all our supporters, customers and volunteers a Merry Christmas and wonderful 2020!Please note we …

Margaret Rose returns to tell the story about the invasion of the Channel Islands, on …

Due to Ryde Carnival on the 29th, the August quiz is a week earlier, on …

A member and volunteer from the earliest days of the Society, Ron was always very willing to …

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Diana Wood, founder of …

Historic Ryde Society presents “Greasepaint and Sausages” ENSA, Master Ray Edmunds and the Isle of …

The first meeting held in the Tony Packer Room was Shopwatch on 3rd July 2018. …

Historic Ryde Society presents “The History of Town Criers” by Ryde’s very own Town Crier, …

This week (1st Jun –  7th June) is National Volunteer Week. Not only is this an opportunity …

HRS invites you to a talk by Pam Clements on “Ability Dogs 4 Young People” …

Herewith our new Issue of Arcadia: Arcadia Spring 2018 More editions …

An exciting evening talk will be held at Yelf’s Hotel, on Thursday 8th March by Canon …

Herewith our double Issue of Arcadia: Arcadia Spring-Summer 2017 More editions …

Graham Street has given a very attractive and informative talk about Island Bat Hospital in …

Dr Noel Stimson has given a brilliant talk about Royal National Lifeboat Institution in front …

Kenneth Hicks, the President of the Isle of Wight Branch of Historical Association and a …

Jo Cooper, an islander, has presented snapshots of a childhood on the Isle of Wight …

Herewith our Winter Issue of Arcadia: Arcadia Winter 2016-17 More editions …

Balfour (1843 – 1916) was an English businessman, Liberal politician, and fraudster. According to the …

WINNA DINNER DRAW! Historic Ryde Society announces its Christmas Raffle, when you can win a …

For more than 70 years, it was officially known that no German force set foot …

Herewith our Autumn Issue of Arcadia: Arcadia Autumn 2016 More editions …

September’s talk was a hugely enjoyable occasion with Ray Allen, creator of Some Mothers Do …

On 20th July at the Yelfs Hotel, Mike North had deligted HRS volunteers and guests …

Herewith our Fifth Anniversary Summer Issue of Arcadia:   Arcadia Summer 2016 More editions …

On 18th May, at Yelf’s Hotel, Angela Buckley was given a presentation in front of …

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Saturday, 23rd April, John King, Brian Harris and David Newman have put on a display …

Herewith the latest edition of our Arcadia Newsletter Arcadia Spring 2016 . More editions …

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40 years of interviewing famous people with John Hannam it was the main attraction for …

Dinosaur Isle in Sandown organised a free admission event for parents and children and invited …

THIS energetic Club have enjoyed the best ever season in their 94 year history. This …

Islander, October, 1971, p.16-17 Return to …

Islander, November, 1971, p.15 Return to …

“Double honour for Ryde School RYDE SCHOOL’S 50th anniversary celebrations, which extended over three days in July, …

Dear  all – after over six years of single-handedly adding historic content to the website …

Island Hostelries – Prince of Wales Inn, High Street, Ryde Meeting place years ago of …

A bundle of Islander Magazines dating from the 1970s give tantalising snippets of life around …

A life-long friend of Tony’s – author and biographer Philip Norman, having recently completed a …

It is with utter disbelief that the Society has to announce the death of a …

It is with the deepest regret the Society announces the death of Tony Packer, Historic Ryde Society’s …

Following the announcement of Historic Ryde Society being given The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in …

The volunteers who were involved in the creation of ‘Your Journey into Ryde’ with Beachy …

Historic Ryde Society was delighted to welcome to Ryde, Trevor Sapey of the Mary Rose Trust, …

Medina Borough Council News Since our last edition the conversion works to form a theatre …

Following on from her great successes in 1851, the 1852 Ryde Regatta proved to be different for …

To celebrate the last day of racing in the July 2015 America’s Cup, Historic Ryde Society …

Twitter is a wonderful thing! At some point last year, Diana discovered the Historic Ryde …

Thanks to the technical skills of volunteer Marius, visitors to the website can now read …

A very special soirée for National Volunteers’ Week this year as we celebrate the Queen’s …

Following a press release in The Gazette, Historic Ryde Society is delighted to announce the volunteers …

A sell-out event, Cream Tea and Babycham Night proved to be one of Historic Ryde …

The Isle of Wight Observer – Saturday, December 1, 1900. Cantata: A pretty cantata, entitled …

November 3 1900 THE BIOGRAPH – still continues to please large audiences at the Pavilion. …

The Isle of Wight Observer Saturday, May 13, 1865 Ryde Commissioners The usual monthly meeting …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: By means of …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: The Isle of …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: Ryde Parish Church …

Founded in 1879, is situated about a mile to the east of Ryde Pier and …

Spencer Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight An excellently-designed building, just completed, with all up-to-date appointments …

The Terrace Gardens, St Thomas’ Street. These beautiful gardens, over looking the Solent and situated …

Laid out in 1880 at a cost of over £30,000, affording an extensive Esplanade and …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: Ryde Football Club …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: This Club which …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: The Club has …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: The Club was …

Taken from the book Ryde Isle of Wight – Its Sports and Attractions: Situate in …

Taken from the book Ryde Isle of Wight – Its Sports and Attractions: The charming …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: ‘The Links of …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: This is generally …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: One of the …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight its sports and attractions: The matchless turn-out …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight its sports and attractions: A beautifully situated …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight its sports and attractions: ‘Meets twice a …

Taken from the book: Ryde Isle of Wight Its Sports and Attractions: ‘The Town Hall …

A book entitled ‘Ryde Isle of Wight – its sports and attractions’, gives a snapshot …

The fifth Historic Ryde Society AGM took place on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. The venue was …

If you wish to discover what Historic Ryde Society has achieved over the last five …

Historic Ryde Society is delighted to have been invited to the WWI Roadshow being run by …

We are pleased to announce that our bi-annual  Antiques &  Collectors  Fair is taking place …

A fascinating talk was enjoyed by members and visitors at Yelf’s Hotel on the evening …

Historic Ryde Society is honoured to have a shrine to the memory of those who …

On the evening of Tuesday, November 18, there will be a book-signing with author Bernard …

The Isle of Wight edition of the BBC Countryfile programme first aired on Sunday, November …

Around 70 people turned out to hear Bob Wealthy’s very interesting talk on the history …

Please note this event will now be rescheduled during 2015. More details in due course. …

Following on from a busy July, celebrating 200 years of Ryde Pier, the media frenzy …

Marius and Claire have developed a special app so that when a new post is …

Grow Your Tenner will launch on Tuesday the 14th of October at 10am Throughout the …

Saturday 27th September – Ryde Town Club, Star Street Celebrating Summer in Style – Dance …

Historic Ryde Society was delighted to be invited to have a stall at the Classic …

Around 40 Historic Ryde Society members and other interested guests came along to hear the …

With the 2014 Carnival season just ended, and thoughts of both World Wards both uppermost …

Historic Ryde Society (HRS) was delighted to be invited to the Ticket to Ryde event …

Flares to the fore!! – Find your flares and dig out your dancing shoes – …

Historic Ryde Society will host a talk at Yelf’s Hotel, Wednesday, September 10, 7pm. ‘The …

On Thursday, August 14, one day before the third anniversary of the opening of Ryde …

From Monday, August 11 until Tuesday, September 30, Ryde District Heritage Centre and the Donald …

A new book, written in association with Philip Bell, of Beachy Books, has hit the shelves …

Rarely seen postcards show how Britain’s king of saucy seaside humour McGill turned his hand …

Proof, if proof were needed, that wheelchair access is possible, was found today, when the …

HRS member Anne Grant has done much research regarding Amy’s connection with the Isle of …

What a media flurry has been going on in Ryde District Heritage Centre this week! …

The National Piers Society, (NPS), which boasts members from around the country, has chosen Ryde …

Isle of Wight Observer March 4 1882 On Monday evening a most interesting lecture was …

The Isle of Wight Observer July 2 1898 During the past week or so very …

The Hampshire Advertiser, Saturday October 23, 1841 A meeting was held, on Tuesday last, at …

Hampshire Advertiser May 27 1837 The people of Ryde were not backward in testifying their …

Hampshire Advertiser July 7 1838 The coronation of our most Gracious Majesty was celebrated here …

To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2014, Historic Ryde Society held a soirée for volunteers old and …

Although there is still a little bit of work to do, the Donald McGill saucy …

The new stairlift was officially opened this morning by Ryde’s new Mayor, Cllr Roi Milburn. …

Following its removal from Swanmore Middle School in January, 2013 – (the full story can …

The open meeting, ‘Sophie Dawes from Squalor to Scandal’ by Adrian Searle was well attended and an …

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Gloria Minghella, a very …

Local man Jeff Please recalls the times of the Diamond and Flamingo clubs, Ryde. The Diamond …

A recent acquisition in the Heritage Centre is a batch of ‘The Islander’ magazine of …

‘Ryde District Heritage Centre will be closed from 4pm, February 22 until the end of March, …

The fourth HRS AGM took place in Yelf’s Hotel on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Despite …

Unfortunately Ryde District Heritage Centre will not be open on Saturday, January 4, due to …

A great deal of hard work by HRS Chair Liz, and a lot of standing …

Father Christmas arrived and took residence in his grotto on Saturday, December 7, 2013. He’ll …

It’s been a busy but very sociable day at Ryde District Heritage Centre and for …

As part of their Victorian studies, pupils from Haylands Primary School took the opportunity to visit Ryde …

Bembridge Little Theatre Club presents The Inaccurate Conception – a comedy by Geoff Saunders and Richard …

Historic Ryde Society hosts a multitude of fund-raising events throughout the year, to suit all …

The Isle of Wight has some of the best dark skies in the UK. Vectis …

The monthly pub quiz fell on Hallowe’en, and , not one to lose an opportunity …

Historic Ryde Society is delighted that Greene King, the owners of Ryde Castle Hotel, found …

Ryde District Heritage Centre moves to Winter opening hours with the arrival of November.  RDHC will be …

Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control, the 70s and 80s disco due …

With each day’s work in the confectionery room next to the ice well, more mysteries …

Jerry and Michael have been doing a sterling job over the summer, tidying, cleaning, scraping …

The Ice Well Fund needs you! If you would like to help raise funds to …

A sell out crowd enjoyed a wonderful evening of harp and sitar music at The …

It’s PARTY TIME down at the Ryde Town Club on 25th October with party DJ …

A magical treat coming next week! Anna Sacchini of Michelangelo’s Italian Restaurant, Ryde will give …

We are pleased to announce that Busy Bee Garden Centre has agreed to sponsor the next Quiz Night, …

Brian had brought all his tools with him, hoping to find time to drill a …

Ninety two people visited the Heritage Centre on the first day of Heritage Open Days! …

 A good crowd turned out on a cold and wet September evening to hear local   …

Historic Ryde Society would like to thank James Bissell Thomas of The Orrery, for inviting …

An unexpected  phone call on Sunday, September 1, requesting we open Appley Tower for the Visit …

Recent research into the history of ice wells and the 19th century ice trade has …

Historic Ryde Society congratulated The Waterside Pool on its 40th birthday on Saturday, August 24. Brian …

Isle of Wight Observer September 14, 1878. Messrs Perry, the contractors for the new works …

Historic Ryde Society was delighted to welcome Fireman Sam, and local Fire Officer – and …

Following further research, the photographs brought down last week relate to the Manchester Unity of …

On Friday, June 19, the Royal Victoria Arcade welcomed The Victorian Strollers – a national …

Historic Ryde Society is delighted to announce an innovative new fundraising idea to boost the …

Two years ago, when Historic Ryde Society hosted a Royal Victorian Ryde weekend over the …

Volunteers’ Soirée 2013 – On Wednesday, June 5, as part of the national celebration , …

Ryde District Heritage Centre HRS has gone one better than last year and is the winner of the …

The Ice Well The Newchurch Poor Rate Books, which are held in the County Record Office …

Nearly there! It won’t be long now before the new website is ready to go …

Buy a Share in the Stairs, become a Plank on the Pier or a Brick! …

Guided Historic Ryde Walks Roger Whitby Smith is leading guided walks around Regency and Victorian …