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Things To Do: Last Chance To See Spring Windows Of Ryde Shops

Ryde shop windows

It's the last chance to see some shop windows in Ryde which are showcasing artwork by the local community - to celebrate the high street's heritage.

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As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, three shops in Ryde High Street have turned parts of their windows into displays more at home in a museum of history.

The idea was brought together as part of the four-year programme funded by Historic England, Ryde Town Council and the Isle of Wight Council.

Creative commissions have been given to Shademakers UK, the New Carnival Company and Network Ryde with artists Teresa Grimaldi and Sarah Vardy, to undertake the creation of bespoke heritage-themed art installations to go into three High Street shop fronts.

The artists have been asked to respond and celebrate the heritage, legacy and culture of the High Street with, perhaps, also the inclusion of the specific history of the buildings they are using.

The window installations will be on display until Monday -  to coincide with the easing of lockdown restrictions and opening up of retail in the town.

Shademakers UK in the former Elizabeth Packs windows

This installation highlights the story of this significant building from 1860 when it was ‘Woods and Wilkins’ through to its days as ‘Elizabeth Packs’ and up until the present day as it undertakes an exciting new cultural use and chapter in the town.

The New Carnival Company in the Aspire window

This window showcases the origins of Ryde Carnival and the strong and inspiring carnival heritage of the town.

Teresa Grimaldi and Sarah Vardy in 147 Network Ryde window 

Network Ryde’s window is hosting an installation that is a continuation of a previous community engagement project that explored the life and work of former inhabitant Charles Dimmick.

He was a nineteenth-century plantsman and this creation will link to the Island's oldest carnival flower floats.

For those who can’t visit in person, a short film is being made to highlight the making and historical references of the installations and will be available on https://www.iwhaz.uk/town/ryde after the displays.

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