Photo of the month
It was stated in the local press that the Primitive Methodists, finding their present chapel too small, had bought the land at the top of High Street, at the corner of Well Street, upon which they intended erecting a new chapel and school room.
During the year of 1874 negotiations had gone on respecting a school at Ashey, and a site for the school had been adopted.
Suffolk House, George Street (next to the Baptist Church), this very ornate property was built in the late 1830's.
The station was opened by the Ryde and Newport Railway in December 1875 and closed February 1966.
In June 1906, the "Riviera" Boarding Establishment was advertising: Ideal Winter Residence, Access to public gardens on the sea front, Separate tables, Electric light, Baths, Smoking lounge, Suites of rooms.
This property fronts directly onto the pavement in Melville Street, on the north side near to Nelson Street, and adjoins the Observatory.
Photograph 1980, the chemist on the corner of George Street and Cross Street. It was built c1850
The image is an engraving of 1870, showing the round house which was built in 1856 when the pier head was greatly enlarged.