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Unpacking Department

Unpacking Department is a heritage project formed in Ryde in April 2024.
Curators Teresa Grimaldi and Tracy Mikich will be combing through the archives to create an exhibition and book (launching Spring 2025) about the rich history of the former Packs building, which was also home to W&J Woods, Woods & Wilkins, Pack & Culliford and Elizabeth Pack.
Below are articles relating to Unpacking Department.

Mannequin with wedding dress and unpacking packs badge

4, March 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight artist Teresa Grimaldi reveals unique installation in historic phone box

The latest exhibition inside Re:Box is part of a larger heritage exhibition opening at Department next week

People looking at old photos

20, June 2024·1 min read

Postponed: Unpacked Memories: Ryde residents called to contribute to historic exhibition

Share your nostalgic tales of Ryde's past for Department's Unpacking exhibition

Old black and white photo of W&J Woods Hardware Store

28, May 2024·1 min read

Ryde shoppers (especially men) invited to share their stories for new heritage project

Come along and share your stories, be photographed in your favourite Packs outfit or show us your memorabilia from Packs or Woods & Wilkins

Photos from the packs archive

16, May 2024·3 min read

A call to former Packs shoppers: Your memorabilia needed for a new Ryde exhibition

Ryde’s past retail charm comes alive; share your Packs or Woods & Wilkins memories

Photo of Pack and Culliford shop front

19, April 2024·3 min read

Share your Packs stories and photos (update 2)

Join the story-sharing event to preserve memories of Packs in Ryde