Rye in East Sussex Town Guide

Bob Wilcock

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Monday, 21st Mar 2022	Clockmaking Family: Gill Trace, while it is not impossible for William Gill to have made the tinder lighter – clockmaking does involve whitesmithing … more
Saturday, 7th Sep 2019	Rye Old Bank Neighbours Can anyone help me identify which properties neighbours to Rye Old Bank lived in in 1820? The bank was on … more
Friday, 25th Jan 2019	Clockmaking Family: Gill Dennis, your clock sounds interesting, and I would love to see pictures. Not sure about e-mailing on this site, I’ll … more
Monday, 15th Oct 2018	Daniel Gill 1795 Brian, Daniel Gill moved to Rye after Samuel was born & was well established by 1791: “silversmith, clock & watchmaker … more
Monday, 15th Oct 2018	Clockmaking Family: Gill Brian, As member of BBHS perhaps you have more information on the early history of Rye Bank. The first partners … more
Saturday, 25th Aug 2018	Daniel Gill Clockmaker and Banker Black Plaque Does anyone know the information on which the black plaque at 101 High St is based: “The House of Gill … more