Historic Ryde Society

‘Giving Ryde’s Past to the Future’

Photograph Galleries

These Galleries contain engravings and photographs from early days to modern times. Some of the images are very rare and Historic Ryde Society has been given permission by the owners to display them on the website. We may allow others to use some of these images, but please do us the courtesy of requesting permission first.

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RYDE DISTRICT HERITAGE CENTRE

Donald McGill Swastika & Vans

Donald McGill Swastika & Vans

Donald McGill Wartime detail

Donald McGill Blue Van

Donald McGill Girl and statue

Donald McGill general view May 30

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31christmasarcaderotunda

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200-2012-education

200-2012-Ryde-pier

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The inverted arch in the confectionery room.

The two arches in the confectionery room.

Waiter service with a smile!

The arch – a possible oven? – in the confectionery room.

The context of the arches in the confectionery room

The fireplace and the arches in the confectionery room

ice-well-doorway

ice-well-doorway-and-passage

ice-well-doorway-and-rotunda-door

ice-well-room-and-rotunda-door

ice-well-fireplace

barbara-with-fan-club-sep-12-hods

barbara-and-alan-sep-12-13-hods

hods-2013-barbara-and-ann

fireman-sam-and-damon-visit-rdhc

john-and-paul-the-drill

john-and-paul-relaxing

john-and-paul-measure-up

john-and-paul-get-close

Sally Ann and her Kiwi cousin - John Yates

Where's Brian? - with Sally Taylor - Brading Station

Brian talks with the roadie at Brading Station

Brian's shoulder with Sally Taylor

Brian paddles in the ice well - June 20 2013

Brian and the hose - June 2013

ice well arch left side

ice well arch right side

Women of Ryde from Australia

Checking for treasure

Treasure from the well

Volunteer soirée 2012

Vectis Searchers buttons

Variety show - Wayne's debut - July 2011

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HRS EVENTS

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200-2012-educ-with-orb

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afdec411jerry-7202

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afdec411theresa-7154

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allsaintsrehearsal2-9309

amended-quiz-night

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antiquefairsue-0937

aparcadefiveways3-5652

aphorsesandcrown-0737

arcadiansmarch2012oops-9536

arcadiansmarch20121-9499

arcadiansmarch20122-9449

arcadians-march-2012-oops

blacksheepapril12-4031

black-sheep-april-12

brianandqueenvic-8038

caa-bri-toneliz

caabrianandtonynetwor-5571

caabriansmug-5473

caatonynetwork-5532

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ceilidhdance4-7881

ceilidhdance5-7914

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ceilidhjodie-7992

ceilidhlesley-8024

ceilidhposter-8128

ceilidhslainteva-8061

ceilidhtonyetc-8094

christmas2011-8224

civicservice1-9429

civicservicebri-9473

civicservicelande-9508

claire-and-jonathan-conduct

coolbritanniajune22012-4648

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NEWSPAPERS & ADVERTISMENTS

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17june1854kilpinandson-7844

17june1854missesshaw-7911

17june1854redward-7946

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

1857ladiesswimmer-3601

1857randallandspreckley-8140

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

1860sregattaview-9563

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1875adbullock-1431

1875adfeb20-1518

1875adjan30-1486

1875adjul17-2448

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1875adjun20-2376

1875admar13-2278

1875admay22-2340

1875adnov13-7711

1875adnov6-7471

1875adoct2-7190

1875adoct23-7419

1875adoct2again-7228

1875adsep11-2485

1875adsep25-2525

1875adsep25again-2575

1881carter-9473

1881colenutt-9389

1881dimmick-9705

1881gibbsg-9360

1881henshall-9636

1881marvin-9421

1881morgan-9499

1881observer-9672

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30july1853mooresglass-8023

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PHOTOGRAPHS & POSTCARDS

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1833sheridanmap-6762

1860's regatta view

All Saints Church scaffolding

Appley beach hut

Arcade Basement Plan

Arcade Original engraving

Charles Knight Couple

Child On A Horse by Knight

Connie with a child by Knight

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david-and-alan-brading-pu

drkennedy1894-7210

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engbradhar-9067

engsandbay-9087

engsandbeach-9110

engshankbeach-9129

Engraving Shanklin Chine

Engraving Shanklin Old Village

Engraving St Catherines Lighthouse

Engraving Steep Hill Castle Ventnor

Engraving Ventnor East

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Engraving Steep Hill Castle

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florenceelegant-7149

Florence Clarke when old

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flower13pierstreet-5994

frianotherpier-4057

friblackhorse-4103

fricanoelake-4148

fricatewer-4240

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ROYALS IN RYDE

1874 - Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia visit Ryde

1874 - Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia visit Ryde

Catherine of Russia 1850

Empress Eugenie by Disderi

Ryde Fine Art Exhibition - December 1881

King Alfonso of Spain at Ashey Gun Club

Leopold 1 of Belgium

Westfield Park Spencer Road - gateway

1835 - Union Street, Ryde

1846 - Prince Albert lays the foundation stone of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club

1885 - Royal wedding at Whippingham Church

Queen Victoria lying in State at Osbprne

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HRH-Prince-Richard,-Duke-of

open---neil-and-the-Duke

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RYDE TREASURES

Ryde mayoral regalia

Ryde mayoral regalia

Royal Pier Hotel - Brannon

1846 plan for Ryde

1846 plan for Ryde

1846 plan for Ryde

1846 - silk theatre advertisement

1860 - silk theatre advertisement

Brigstocke china collection

Brigstocke china collection

Brigstocke china collection

Brigstocke china collection

Brigstocke china collection

Lind Street colonnade

Hills Stores - printing blocks

Hills stores - foot warmer

Hills stores - mini mattress

Hills stores - advertisement

Lind Street lamppost

Ryde mayoral robes

Ryde police 1903

Hills stores scissors

Ryde Town Crier's uniform

Ryde Town Crier's uniform

Ryde Town Crier's uniform

Ryde mayoral regalia

William Thomas Rickard VC

William Thomas Rickard VC

William Thomas Rickard VC

William Thomas Rickard VC

William Thomas Rickard VC - Mr David Wheeler

William Thomas Rickard VC

William Thomas Rickard VC

Ryde mayoral regalia

Ryde mace bearers

Ryde Town Crier's uniform

Ryde Town Hall trowel

Ryde Town Hall trowel

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RYDE BUILDINGS

1830s Victoria Arcade interior

1830s Victoria Arcade interior

Cascade 13 and 14 Royal Victoria Arcade

All Saints' Church window

All Saints' Church window

Arcade avenue with World Island Games 2011 statue

19th century engraving of the arcade

The new floor of the arcade

1970s plan of the arcade

Belgrave Hotel, Nelson Street - Brannon

Cascade Interior - 13 and 14 Royal Victoria Arcade

Coburgs Jubilee window 2012

Dolphin detail Castle Street, Ryde

Horse detail Bellevue Road, Ryde

Squirrel detail - Bellevue Road, Ryde

Yelf's tap, Union Street, Ryde

St Clare conservatory, Appley

House in George Street, Ryde

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Garfield Road church renovations 2012

Kent Hotel - 1835 - 1842 - now Coburg's

Kent Hotel - 1835 - 1842 - now Coburg's

Kent Hotel - 1835 - 1842 - now Coburg's

Kent Hotel - 1835 - 1842 - now Coburg's

Seahorse detail - Castle Street

1836 - Engraving of the Royal Victoria Arcade

Princess Victoria - PV window - Royal Victoria Arcade

Pier Hotel - Brannon

Royal Kent Hotel Union Street

Ryde Castle Hotel, Hunters' Den

Ryde Castle fire March 2012

Ryde Castle fire March 2012

Ryde Town Hall entrance detail

Holy Trinity Church

St Clare, Appley

View under Ryde pier

Unveiliing the World Island Games statue December 1 2011

Unveiliing the World Island Games statue December 1 2011

Westfield gate - stag exhibiited at the 1851 exhibition

Westfield Park from the East

Westfield Park Hotel

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