Memorials & Monuments
on the Isle of Wight
- Ryde -
- William Carey Memorial -

Location

40 Castle Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight
 
Description

A stone plaque commemorating William Carey.

Memorial

Ryde William Carey memorial
 
Inscription


WILLIAM CAREY
1761 - 1834
MISSIONARY
AND BIBLE TRANSLATOR
STAYED IN THIS COTTAGE
IN 1793
AWAITING A SHIP FOR INDIA.

THIS PLAQUE WAS AFFIXED IN 1954.


Further Information

Biography and pictures of William Carey (Wikipedia)


 


Ryde William Carey memorial
 


 
 

 
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