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  • Parker Butcher worked at Ypres Tower

    My great great Granfather was a policeman at the Ypres Tower, I believe it was a gaol at the time. His daughter Harriet my great grandmother was brought up there. I have a few bits from that time, a picture by Baron of Rye and a scrap book done by her! If anyone has any ... read more

  • Scallop Week

    Hi, plenty of promotions for venues and events but can anyone recommend somewhere where I can buy Rye scallops at a reasonable price please (I want to cook them myself). ... read more

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  • Cmdr Frank Claret, O.B.E. – memorabilia in Rye

    I am trying to track down several lots of memorabilia about Commander Frank Claret that were sold at auction in Rye in 2001 or 2002. The lots were described in publicity as: “The story of Commander Frank Claret told in photographs, ship reports, newspaper clippings, telegraphs, letters and ships papers reflecting the eventful life of a ... read more

  • Our name is Rye!

    My husband’s family are descended from Hubert de Rie, one of William the Conqueror’s men. Are there any other Ryes here? My husband’s most recent (20thC) family originated from Staple, Kent. However, there are Ryes as far afield as the US and fairly scattered around the UK. ... read more

  • Cycling Holiday

    Hello, we are planing a cycling holiday in September and will be staying in Rye for two nights. We were wondering if any one could suggest a good place to store bikes overnight? ... read more

  • Arnold Berry – Artist

    Trying to find out any info on this Artist i believe he did a lot of hes work along sussex coasts and towns etc ... read more

  • Samuel Gill of Rye

    Such a Big Story Ref a clock making family. I have a Mahogany Long Case Clock. Signed S Gill Rye. It is a workshop clock dated March 7th 1810. However the works are by Robert Apps of Battle. Possibly Samuels Father = Daniel, had it made for his son. upon taking over the family business. ... read more

  • Leasom House – Leila Jamieson

    I would like to try and get in touch with Leila. Can anyone help? She was a sixth former 85-87 ... read more

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  • Cedric Hodgson of Rye

    I have come across an undated letter from Cedric Hodgson enclosing 20 etchingsprinted as cards to some one he is trying to sell them to. These were handed in a box of books to Pilgrims Hospices to sell for them to raise funds for their important work. Can you advise what to do with them. ... read more

  • Lost Keys

    Last Sunday I lost a set of keys in the Strand car park area of Rye. It had a car key and 2 house keys with a Honda fob. If anyone has found them could they please contact me? Ian. Also on 07543 635 127. ... read more

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Parker Butcher worked at Ypres Tower

My great great Granfather was a policeman at the Ypres Tower, I believe it was a gaol at the time. … more

Scallop Week

Hi, plenty of promotions for venues and events but can anyone recommend somewhere where I can buy Rye scallops at … more

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