History of Ryde
The history of our City since settlement.

Aboriginal History
The Indigenous history of our area.

Historic Figures
Find out about some well-known local citizens, including Granny Smith, Arthur Collingridge and others.

Historic Places
Our local area was home to Chinese market gardens, shipyards, grand cinemas and other places of historical significance.

Historic Buildings
There are many beautiful buildings of historical significance within the City of Ryde, including Brush Farm House, Addington, Willandra and others.

Historical Photos
Browse historical photos of the Ryde and Hunters Hill local government areas.