Rye Discussion

Travel Information Wanted

I’m 47 years old, a teacher. How can I travel to england how can I get a visa? … read more

19th August 2002

Kamal Elshenawy
Military Rd.

Can somebody please tell me who was the administrative body for the tollgate on Military Road between 1900-1920?, and if there is a record anywhere of the Keepers? … read more

16th July 2002

Sydney Pawley
Cleaner

My wife and I have lived in this beautiful town now for just over a year, but working long hours has meant that we desperately need someone to do ironing and a little cleaning for about 5-6 hours a week. Can anybody help? … read more

1st July 2002

Graeme Foster
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Old Town Festival

Can anyone please tell me if the ‘Old Town Festival’ is going to be held this year – it has been held at the beginning of August for the past two years. Thank you … read more

20th June 2002

Gina Onodi
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