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Ryde Cemetery Photos of the month



The Group outside Osborne House VISIT TO OSBORNE HOUSE
On Sunday 27 November we had our Group winter outing to Osborne House.
AUTUMN
Despite the glorious early October weather the summer "What Summer?) is drawing to a close...
Six Spot Burnet Moth SIX SPOT BURNET MOTH
Six-Spot Burnet Moth Zygaena filipendulae
Meadow Flowers MEADOW FLOWERS IN THE OLD PARISH CEMETERY
In the summer time the Old Parish Cemetery, which is now a conservation area, is full of meadow flowers.
Primroses near the south wall PRIMROSES RETURN
It seems to be a great year for primroses and as always there are carpets of them throughout Ryde Cemetery.
Magical Misty Morning A MISTY MARCH MORNING
A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day.
Buds on a Willow tree FEBRUARY - WINTER'S END
After the harsh winter in February we often see the first signs that spring is on the way
Ryde Cemetery 2 December 2010 THE STILLNESS OF WINTER
We had about six inches of snow in Ryde Cemetery on the night of 1st December.
Restored arch at West St Chapel CELEBRATE SUCCESS!
The IW Council has successfully completed a £450,000 Heritage Lottery funded project to restore Ryde Cemetery.
CELEBRATE SUCCESS!
The IW Council has successfully completed a £450,000 Heritage Lottery funded project to restore Ryde Cemetery.
Ox-eye Daisy Ox-eye daisy/Dog daisy
As is usual for this time of the year the meadow parts of the cemetery are a pretty sight with many tall grasses and wildflowers.
Daffodils in Ryde Cemetery Daffy-Down-Dilly
Daffodils symbolise rebirth, new beginnings and friendship and are synonymous with spring.

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