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Authors in Rye
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Rumer Godden
In Rye
Rumer Godden was a British author who wrote over 60 books, including novels, short stories, and children’s books. She took the tenancy of Lamb House in 1968 where she lived until the death of her husband in 1973. Her books ‘In this House of Brede’ (a novel about Benedictine nuns) and ‘A Kindle of Kittens’ … more
John Christopher
In Rye
John Christopher (1922-2012), a pseudonym for Samuel Youd, was an English science fiction author who was born in Lancashire and spent much of his life in the south of England. In the 1960s, he moved to the historic town of Rye in East Sussex, where he lived for many years and wrote some of his … more
Ford Madox Ford
Winchelsea 2.2 miles from Rye
Ford Madox Ford (1873-1939) was an English novelist, poet, and editor who is best known for his work as the editor of the influential literary magazine “The English Review” and for his novel “The Good Soldier.” In the early 1900s, Ford lived in the historic town of Winchelsea in East Sussex, where he wrote and … more
Conrad Aiken
In Rye
Conrad Aiken (1889-1973) was an American poet, novelist, and critic who spent much of his life living and working in England. In 1921, Aiken moved to England eventually settling in Rye, where he lived for several years with his wife and children. While living in Rye, Aiken wrote some of his most important literary works, … more
Monica Edwards
Rye Harbour 1.6 miles from Rye
Monica Edwards was born Monica le Doux Newton and, as a child, her family moved to Rye Harbour, where her father, the Rev. Harry, became vicar and officiated at the funeral after the 1928 lifeboat disaster. The young Monica used to climb down the drainpipe at nights to spend time with the fishermen, who are … more
A.C. Benson
In Rye
Arthur Christopher Benson (1862-1925) was an English author, poet, and essayist, who is best known for his literary works on a wide range of subjects, including history, religion, and nature. Benson grew up in the coastal town of Rye in East Sussex, where his father was the headmaster of the local grammar school. Benson’s most … more
John Ryan
In Rye
John Ryan (1921-2009) was a British artist, illustrator, and children’s book author. He is perhaps best known for creating the popular children’s television series “Captain Pugwash” for the BBC which were broadcast from 1957 to 1966. Ryan lived and worked in the historic town of Rye in East Sussex for many years, and the town … more
E. F. Benson
In Rye
Novelist, biographer, and benefactor of Rye. Edward Frederic Benson was born July 24, 1867 at Wellington College in Berkshire, where his father was Headmaster. He was the fifth of six children born to Mary Sidgwick Benson and Edward White Benson, later Chancellor and Canon of Lincoln Cathedral, Bishop of Truro in Cornwall during the construction … more
H. Montgomery Hyde
In Rye
H. Montgomery Hyde was an Irish barrister, politician, and prolific author. He is best known for his biographies, including a controversial work on Oscar Wilde, as well as his writing on legal and political topics. In addition to his literary work, Hyde was a tenant of Lamb House in Rye, East Sussex, which was once … more
Henry James
In Rye
Henry James (1843-1916) was an American novelist, short story writer, and critic who spent much of his later life living and working in England. In the early 1890s, James moved to the historic town of Rye in East Sussex, where he lived for several years in a large house called Lamb House. While living in … more
Radclyffe Hall
In Rye
Radclyffe Hall was a British author known for her groundbreaking novel, “The Well of Loneliness,” which explored lesbianism and gender identity. She lived in a number of places throughout her life, but in the early 1930s, she moved to the town of Rye in East Sussex, where she lived at a house on the High … more
Malcolm Saville
In Rye
Malcolm Saville was a British author of children’s books, best known for his “Lone Pine” series of adventure novels set in the countryside. Although he did not live in Rye, he spent many holidays there and used the area as a setting for his books. The Hope Anchor Hotel is a historic inn located in … more
Russell Thorndike
In Rye
Russell Thorndike was an English actor, playwright, and novelist best known for his series of novels featuring the smuggler Dr Syn. The Mermaid Inn, a historic hotel in Rye, features a room called “Dr Syn’s Bedchamber” named after the famous character created by Thorndike. It is said that Thorndike wrote the first Dr Syn novel, … more
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The Artist's Cottage
The Artist’s Cottage is a beautiful Grade II listed building built in 1483. Located in the heart of Rye’s historic … more
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Cmdr Frank Claret, O.B.E. - memorabilia in Rye
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