RYLE Ltd - Whitley Bay & Hexham

[Michael Dixon]

 Ryle Rags to Riches.
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1851 Census South Hetton 2392-381-27
Head William Ryle 44 yrs, Fireman b.Newcastle
Wife Isabella Ryle 40 b.Gateshead
Son JOHN HOOD Ryle 11 b.Byker Hill
Son WILLIAM Ryle 8 b. Low Elswick
Dtr Margaret Ryle 2 b. Low Elswick
Son Robert Ryle 15 b.Low Elswick
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1861 Census Carrville, Belmont Durham 3742-83-15
William Ryle 54 Labourer b. Newcastle
Isabella Ryle 48 b.Winlaton
JOHN Ryle 21 coal miner b. Elswick
WILLIAM Ryle 18 coal miner b. Elswick
Margaret Ryle 13 b.Elswick
Mary A Ryle 9 b.Elswick
Wife's mother Ann Bagnall, widow 86, b Haswell.
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1871 Census Cuthbert St, Blaydon, 5066-47-53
William Ryle 64 miner b.Newcastle
Isabella Ryle 59 b.Winlaton
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1871 Census. Long Rigg, Swalwell 5064-70-12
JOHN H RYLE 31 Coal miner & Newsagent b.Elswick
Ann Ryle 28 b. Wreckenton
Dtr Isabell Ryle 8
Dtr Ann R Ryle 7
Dtr Margaret Ryle 4
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 1871 Census. Blaydon. 5066-64-6
WILLIAM RYLE 28 miner b.Elswick
Jane Ryle 24 b. Durham, Heat ??
Dtr Mary Ryle 2 b.Blaydon
John William Ryle 4 months b.Blaydon
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 1881 Census. Bridge Row No1 Swalwell 5043-79-26
William Ryle 74 retired coal miner b.Newcastle
Isabella Ryle 69, b.Winlaton
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 1881 Swalwell East, Grocer's Shop 5043-78-34
JOHN H Ryle 41 Shopkeeper b.Newcastle
Ann Ryle 38 b.Gateshead
Dtr Isabella Ryle 18 Assistant grocer b.Gateshead
Dtr Ann Ryle 17 Assistant Grocer b.Gateshead
Dtr Margaret 14 scholar b.Winlaton
SON MATTHEW RYLE 9 b.Whickham
Son John H Ryle 7 b.Whickham

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 1881 Census Hey? Rd, West Swalwell 5043-77-22
WILLIAM RYLE 38 Grocer b.Newcastle
Jane Ryle 34 b.Ferry Hill
Dtr Mary Ryle 12 b.Blaydon
Son John W Ryle 8 b.Blaydon
Dtr Frances Ryle 6 b.Blaydon
Dtr Isabella Ryle 3 b. New Benwell
Son Joseph Ryle 2 months b. Swalwell
Servant Hannah Dargue 16/18 ? b.Spennymoor
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More to come....

Michael

[Michael Dixon]

 The Ryle Dynasty.............

 Matthew Ryle born circa 1872 Whickham, son of John Hood and Ann Ryle.
 On the 1891 census ( 4206-101-15) Matthew is one of dozens of young draper assistants, apprentices, clerks,  from all over, England, Scotland, Ireland, lodging in a "Bainbridge Lodging House" in 28 Ellison Place, Newcastle.
Bainbridge was one of Newcastle's department stores.


1891 Census Spencers Bank, Swalwell 4187-78-34
JOHN HOOD RYLE 54 Shopkeeper, Grocer, Draper & Newsagent
 b. Newcastle
Ann Ryle 48 b. Whickham
John Ryle 16 Grocer's App. b.Swalwell
Edward Robson Ryle 9 b. Blaydon
Dtr Margaret Reay married 25 b.Blaydon
G/son John E Reay 3 months b. Dunston
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1891 Census Whickham Rd, Swalwell 4187-55-30
WILLIAM RYLE 43 Grocer & Provision Dealer, b.Elswick
Jane Ryle 44 b. Hett
Dtr Mary 22 b.Blaydon
Son John W 20 Grocers Asst. B. Blaydon
Dtr Margaret 18 Grocers Asst b. Blaydon
Dtr Frances 16 Grocers asst b. Blaydon
Dtr Isabella 13 b. Benwell
Son Joseph 10 b. Swalwell
 Dtr Jane 7 b.Swalwell
 Son Robert 4 b.Swalwell
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Then the move to Whitley...............

1901 Census 11 Marine Avenue Whitley 4805-67-27
JOHN H RYLE 61 retired Grocer b. Newcastle
Ann Ryle 58 b. Wreckenton
Son Edward 19 Grocer b. Whickham
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1901 Census 58 Park Avenue, Whitley, 4805-64-21
WILLIAM RYLE 58 retired Grocer, b. Elswick
Jane Ryle 54 b.Ferryhill
Dtr Isabella Ryle 23 b.Benwell
Dtr Jane Ryle 17 b.Swalwell
Son Robert Ryle 14 b.Swalwell
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 But Matthew son of John H and Ann, stayed in Swalwell-for now !
    Census 1901 Cross Houses, Swalwell 4761-131-33
 MATTHEW ROBSON RYLE 29 Grocer b.Swalwell
wife Sarah I Ryle 28 b. Wolsingham
Dtr Anne B Ryle 7 b.Swalwell
Dtr Isabella Ryle 2 b.Swalwell
Edith Elias Whitfield servant 14 b. Wolsingham
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 John and Anne and William and Jane still alive in WB on 1911 census. Matthew and Sarah Isabella at 338 Whitley Rd.
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Info from selected Trade Directories...............


Kelly's 1900
John H Ryle 11 Marine Avenue . Gentleman
William Ryle 58 Park Avenue . Gentleman
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Kelly's 1909/10
John  H Ryle 11 Marine Ave. Gentleman
William Ryle 58 Park Ave. Gentleman
Matthew Ryle 6 Beach Ave. Draper
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Ward's 1913/14
Brothers John and William at same addresses and still " Gentlemen"

S.I. Ryle (Mrs) Milliner  340 WHITLEY ROAD
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 Ward's 1928

 J Ryle 58 Park Ave
 Mrs J W Ryle 59 Park Ave

 "Madam Ryle" ladies outfitters Tel 356; 340 Whitley Rd.
 Residence Kings Ave

Mrs Annie Ryle, costumier, Belvedere- Park Avenue
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 Ward's 1932

340 Whitley Rd "Ryle Ltd" ladies outfitter tel 356
Mrs A Ryle ladies outfitter, Belvedere, Park ave
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 Ward's 1936
340 Whitley Rd Ryle Ltd ladies wear
Ryle Ltd  Modern Fashion Wear. 340 Whitley Rd.
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Ward's 1938

Ryle Ltd 84 Park View.

" PARK VIEW formerly WHITLEY RD "

So 340 Whitley Rd became 84 Park View sometime between 1936 and 1938 !

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Ward's 1940
Ryle Ltd- Ladies Wear- 84 Park View Tel 1000-1
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 Well done the ex pit men !   I could see their story as a good TV saga ! Especially with the ghost(s) thrown in !


Michael

[Michael Dixon]

 In 1999, on another Northumberland Message Board, a John Dixon (no relation to me) of Hong Kong, was seeking info on
" Doctor Matthew Ryle, the well-known "fuchsia hybridist"

 The above Matthew Ryle was born 7th August 1903, died 1982 in Warkworth area.

Matthew Ryle and his wife Sarah Isabella , later of Whitley Bay had a son Matthew in 1903 in Whickham area !

Michael Dixon

[Rasmus]

My maternal grandfather's brother was maried to Margaret Ryle, the daughter of the Swalwell grocer. Her husband and her carried on a small grocery business in Blaydon. John William Ryle of Park Avenue, Whitley Bay and formerly of Blaydon was involved in house building with my maternal grandfather in Blaydon prior to WW1-

[elocin2]

Hi Siobhán, my name is Jennifer Johnston (nee Botham) and I worked at Ryle’s as my very first job when I was 15, so aprox 1960, actually on my 15th birthday, that was my very first day at work. I worked in the lingerie dept with a lovely lady whose name escapes me for now. The lingerie was amazing in those days, Hollywood style, wonderful for a 15 year old to work with. I had to tidy the drawers of underwear and night dresses and negligees and make sure everything was absolutely in line... I also worked when there was a fashion parade, as a dresser, so amazing to do that at 15, help those beautiful models to have everything ready for them and all on the hanger to go, dress, jacket etc, shoes, jewels, so she could just pop it all on and then I had to check she looked OK. The parades were unbelievable to me. Then there were the shop windows after a parade, with everything from the Bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride etc, to the guests and all the windows were such a spectacular show. One year, a crazed or drunk man smashed quite a few of the windows with a big stick or walking stick through the night. Next day when the shock had worn off, we had to sit and pick out all the glass from the beautiful bridal veil and gown...it was a sad day for us, to think someone would do that. I loved working there, especially when the lady in the make-up and perfume dept would give me tips and spray a bit of Blue Grass or Suede perfume on me!! I would LOVE to hear how you have gone with any more stories about Ryle’s, and also if you have photos? I have lived in Australia since 1966 and went back to have a look in 1994 but of course I was so sad to see it was no longer there. Kind regards, Jennifer.

[reavers]

hi,i have lived in whitley bay all my life and yes park view was also whitley road....changed about 1935, i have a lovely little story about RYLES shop that you may not be aware of.
       The boiler room for the shop was round the back,and was looked after by a man whos son went on to greater things, ian la franais..writer of THE LIKELY LADS etc......and i know that while he and his brother were youngsters it was a great aventure to spend winter nights in that boiler room with thier father.
       As mentioned RYLES was a posh shop and indeed my sister had a saying, im saving up for a holiday a and to go to RYLES !!.
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[arnison]

The Owners of Ryles lived at the bottom of Langley Avenue Hexham in the 1950s. I can't remember the surname which wasn't Ryle - she may have been one of the Ryle daughters.
The house was called Rydel.

[reavers]

hi again,  whitley road used to run all the way from cullercoats roundabout.....right through to marine avenue, it was changed from the fat ox(opposite st pauls church) in the mid 30s.

[frangelico]

Hi Siobhan

I have just come across your old posting, my great grandma was your great grandma,s sister-Elizabeth Jackson. I have an old photo of my great grandma with her niece which I think must be Annie Ryle.

Frangelico