Below are listings for authors in Rye and the surrounding area ...
In Rye
Lived in Lamb House, Rye and wrote Wings of a Dove, The Golden Bowl, and The Ambassadors amonst others during his stay.
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
In Rye
“John Christopher” is a pseudonym for Samuel Youd, a prolific author whose full bibliography runs to around 70 novels under seven different names. Currently lives in Rye.
In Rye
Wrote ‘This House of Brede’ and ‘A Kindle of Kittens’ both of which were set in the region
In Rye
Artist and illustrator John Ryan lived in Rye. He wrote the Captain Pugwash series of books. He also produced the animated cartoons of Captain Pugwash for the BBC which were broadcast from 1957 to 1966.
In Rye
Wrote a number of novels, plays and poems, perhaps the most famous being the words to ‘Land of Hope and Glory’
In Rye
American poet, short story writer, critic and novelist. Lived in Rye between 1934-36, where he wrote ‘London Letters’ to the New Yorker newspaper.
Winchelsea 2.1 miles from Rye
Lived in nearby Winchelsea and wrote amongst other things ‘The Good Soldier’.
In Rye
Novelist, Biographer, and Benefactor of Rye Edward Frederick 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
In a beautiful former 15th Century Mill, SI Rye boasts a great mix of character with Mediterranean flair.
Listed in: Italian Restaurants
Award winning 17th century town house in medieval cobbled street
Walking distance from Rye. Ample parking. Peaceful location.
Trying to find out any info on this Artist i believe he did a lot of hes work along sussex … more
Such a Big Story Ref a clock making family. I have a Mahogany Long Case Clock. Signed S Gill Rye. … more