Apologies for the late notice on this one, but we’ve just received details of the event to share with our readers. Ed
Discover Ryde’s history and share your memories of the town in a week long programme of activities.
It all takes place at St Thomas’ Heritage Centre, St Thomas’ St, Ryde from Sunday 3 May to Saturday 9 May, 10am – 4pm daily plus 6pm to 8.30pm Tuesday to Thursday.
It won’t cost you a penny to get in and in the exhibition you’ll find displays of historical information about Ryde and the surrounding area, demonstrations, illustrated talks and storytelling.
Schedule of events
Monday 5th May
Victorian Day – we invite you to come dressed in Victorian style
Tuesday 5 May
2pm-4pm Ask the Archivist – drop in session with Sarah Speller
IW Record Office, bring your family memorabilia and documents
7pm Catholicism in Victorian Ryde – Peter Clarke, IW Catholic History Society
Wednesday 6 May
7pm Story of the Irex Shipwreck 1890 – Shore Women Writers Group
Thursday 7 May
7pm History of Roman Time on IW – Ann Evans, Brading Roman Villa
Friday 8 May
2pm Ryde in Times of Conflict – Richard Smout, IW Record Office
If you do go along don’t forget to say where you heard about it.
