Rye Discussion

A Wonderful Visit

Husband and I have just returned from a short break in Rye, which we thoroughly enjoyed. During our 3 day visit we visited two historic houses (Knowle in Kent and Bateman’s in East Sussex) and one garden (Scotney Castle Garden) and enjoyed a walk along the Royal Military Canal about which I knew nothing until … read more

19th May 2002

Margaret G Powling
Arts in Rye

I have had a look at The Arts in Rye Page and it mentions only 4 authors: Benson, of course, Henry James, Malcolm Saville and Monica Edwards. But didn’t Rumer Godden live in Lamb House at one time? And someone else on the website has mentioned Radcliffe Hall, who could be on the Arts page. … read more

23rd April 2002

Margaret G Powling
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Super Website

What a super website! Easy to use and it seems to have attracted some intelligent questions and comments! My husband and I are visiting Rye for 4 days in early May. Too early, sadly, to enjoy a guided walk, taking in E F Benson’s ‘Tilling’ houses, such as Mallards and Grebe. According to this site, … read more

23rd April 2002

Margaret G Powling
Henry James

On the authors list – am I mistaken or did Henry James also live in Rye and in the same house as E F Benson? … read more

18th April 2002

Fiona Dutton
Andrews Church of Fruitful Alliance

This morning I went into the planning office. A member of the planning team covering the Rye area said the Andrews Church of Fruitful Alliance development covers a very large area as car parking is required for several hundred cars! She also said unless councilors made representation to the planning officers it was likely consent … read more

3rd December 2001

Joeseph Dart
Fireworks Display

Is there a public firework display or something relating to Bonfire night for the weekend prior to November 5th/Guy Fawkes night. Just another excuse to visit Rye. … read more

15th October 2001

Landscape Magic
Search for Robin Hill House

Can anyone tell us if Robin Hill House in Mermaid Street is still available to rent. My family has rented this many times but it now seems to have disappeared from any brochures, etc. We are planning a family gathering in November and this would be ideal to put up members of the family who … read more

30th September 2001

Dani More
Recommendation

I have just spent 3 days in Rye and arrived home on the 27/8/01. We can recommend the Windmill guest house on ferry Road Pauline and Bob made us feel very welcome. You must vist St Marys Church and climb the Tower the view is breathtaking. … read more

27th August 2001

Steve Simmons
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Looking Forward to Meeting Rye

I am going to visit Rye on 31/8/01 and 1/9/01 staying at the Old English Inn. I’ll be with my lady friend. If you are there say hello. I have a beard and longish hair. Really looking forwards to the visit – hope the weather is fine. … read more

24th August 2001

Adrian
Boot Sale

Can anyone please tell me about any upcomming bootsales in the local area (including Hastings) especially any regular ones. Thank you. … read more

16th July 2001

Sally Ann