Paddyanne Turner: I think there were two such places. The Old Alms Houses (workhouse?) were on Military Road where I lived many years ago.
The Rye Hospital is on Rye Hill although I think the original one was on Mermaid Street from what I remember my father told me. Hope this helps.. Try finding a copy of Leo Vidler’s “History of Rye” where there will be the details.
Brian
What’s new?

4 Church Square
Welcome to this gorgeous Grade II Listed cottage situated along one of Rye’s famous cobbled streets, perfect for couples looking … more
Listed in: Holiday Cottages
Featured Links

Jeake's House
Award winning 17th century town house in medieval cobbled street

Cadborough Cottages
Walking distance from Rye. Ample parking. Peaceful location.
What’s 🔥?

The Complete Unknowns
6pm
The Queen's Head Inn, Rye
Next event

Rye Country Market
, 10:00am – 11:30am
Rye Community Centre, Rye
Message Board
Host Families needed in Rye
Do you have a spare bedroom? Would you like to host a French student for two weeks in July? Join … more
Martello Developments Proposals
As a follow up to the article in Rye News a few weeks back we are delighted to say that … more
One response to “Message for Paddyanne Turner”
Paddyanne Turner: I remember visiting the Playden Ward at Hill House Hospital as a child, it was the ward for the severly menally handicapped. For some reason our English Teacher took us up there. Hill House was demolished by a local property developer and is now a housing estate at the top of Rye Hill towards Playden, before you get to the cottage hospital. I don’t know when it was knocked down or abandoned because I left Rye for over 20 years and only came back recently.
It doesn’t exist any more. You may be able to find out more from the planning people at Rother District Council.
Regards,
Martin