The Samuel Ryder Foundation


 
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On Wednesday 2nd of September 2010 trustees of The Samuel Ryder Foundation joined author Peter Fry and St Albans councillor Sheila Burton (Heritage and Culture Portfolio Holder) at the former magistrates court in The Old Town Hall. Peter was promoting the softback edition of his book “Samuel Ryder The Man Behind The Ryder Cup”.

The highlight of the afternoon was when Jean Taylor ex-employee of Ryder & Son came to purchase a signed copy of the book. Jean worked for three years in the despatch department, when the company was managed by Samuel's daughter Joan Ryder. She also revealed that her mother was taught at Sunday school by Joan.

 
 
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The Samuel Ryder self-guided trail around St Albans was launched in the Ryder Room at the Comfort Hotel (former Ryder & Sons head office) on 3rd June 2010. The Foundation were delighted to be involved in an event at which a number of relatives of Samuel were present, including his granddaughter Mary Moore and great niece Yvonne Larg. The Mayor of St Albans, Maxine Crawley, gave a speech along with other Councillors and supporters.
See photographs.

Further details about the trail


 


The Samuel Ryder Foundation, St Albans, United Kingdom