Buildings

Landmark Buildings

[This section is subject to change with findings of Townscape Heritage Initiative Study]

Ryde Baptist Church

* Brick built Victorian church with dominant slate Important landmark building in George Street. Methodist Church, Garfield Road

* Late nineteenth century limestone church is important focal feature at end of Victoria Road.

Crown Hotel, High Street

* Coaching inn dating from late eighteenth century. Impact of attractive east façade is currently weakened the presence of the busy High Street while the Natwest bank screens views towards its northern façade. Lind Hill

* Regency terrace is currently screened by Natwest If bank building was redeveloped, Lind Hill would form an attractive edge to Thomas Square.

Ryde Theatre/Town Hall

* Victorian municipal building with central tower. Grand scale means it forms a main landmark in Street’

The Colonnades, Lind Street

* Attractive Regency terrace with semi-open walkway and small retail units. Forms attractive enclosing element on northern side of Thomas Square.

* Setting of building is adversely affected by Natwest Bank building on other side of Lind Street.

St. Thomas’ Church

* Victorian stone church with tower. Attractive building in town centre set within mature gardens.

* Currently awaiting de-consecration and transfer to Isle of Wight Council for community/leisure use. Brigstocke Terrace

* Five storey Regency terrace with apartments overlooking St Thomas’ Street car-park. Yelf’s Hotel

* Nineteenth century coaching inn. Important landmark building on western side of Union Road.

* Popular outdoor seating area has recently been formed from the closure of the eastern end of Yelf Road. (see 1)

Royal Victoria Arcade

* Single-storey Victorian arcade connecting Union Street with Church Lane, containing small retail units. Unique building in town centre.

* Currently in relatively poor condition, with low-value shops. Potential to restore the arcade and enhance its economic potential with a greater range of shops. Suitable location for specialist shops such as arts and crafts showrooms.

* Important link for pedestrians between St Thomas’ Street car park and Union Street. Currently is not well marked or attractive to use. Important to improve access and setting to the rear of the building with resurfacing, a ramp and improved signage in Church Lane. Royal York Hotel

* Four storey Art Deco hotel is important focal feature in George Street, both in terms of scale and style.

* Hotel is currently in need of some restoration. (see 35)