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Hoad Family
We will be visiting Rye in Aug / Sept from New Zealand and would like to find out more information about the Hoad Family of Hoad Shipping. We are related to the family. … read more
6th August 2008

Margaret Thompson
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Genealogy
Mystery House / Old Vicarage
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of a childrens book called ‘The Mystery House’ by Polly Hobson (aka Julia Evans) and wether the house in the title is actually based on The Old Vicarage in Rye? Also, is this place now known as Jeake’s House? Thanks for any help! … read more
27th July 2008

Emma Cadwallender
Discussion
Copper Kettle
I am trying to book at table at the Copper Kettle in Rye. I haven’t been for a long time and would love to visit on my birthday in September the phone keeps ringing and there is no answerphone can anyone tell me if it is still there and is still a restaurnt please? … read more
23rd July 2008

Lou May
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Discussion
Spring Cresent
Could anyone tell me if Spring Cresent, Military Road is still in existence. Researching my family history I have my grandfather AG Etherton living at no 11 in 1901. If anyone had a picture or could point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. … read more
23rd June 2008

Steve Walford
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Genealogy
History
Hi, I am one of the new owners at 68-69 The Mint (Simmons Guest House) we are going to open the guest house this summer, and would ask if anyone can give us information regarding this building and its history, so that we can hold this information for our future guests and anyone that is … read more
14th May 2008

Raymond Weston
Discussion
I’m Concidering Coming Home
Hi. I’m thinking about moving back to the Rye area but it’s been a very long time since I lived there (20 years). What I really need to find out is what sort of provisions there are for children with special needs. Also I’ve heard that Freda Gardham has closed so what is happening with … read more
30th April 2008

Kerry Crellin
Discussion
Wood Family
I am researching my great grandmother-Susannah Amelia Wood who was born in Rye in 1874.Apparently many of her family died in one incident as life boat men. Any information would be gratefully received, I live in Greenwich, SE London-so not too far away.She was also related to Henry Wood i.e. second cousin?? Many thanks Deana … read more
16th April 2008

Deana Roe
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Genealogy
MIlitary Road
Does anyone know of a good B&B on Military Road? I used to live in Rye and it is very important that I stay on Military Road. I have found a place called The Knoll and a place called Little Satcote but are they nice places? I am really looking forward to coming back to … read more
14th April 2008

Jason Locke
Discussion
Mass on Tower Street
Hiya, Before the lovely church of St Anthony of Padua was built on Watchbell Street – masses were sometimes held in a dwelling on tower street. Does anybody have info please? Thanks, Martin … read more
10th April 2008

Martin Stanley
Discussion
Long Term Let
Hiya Kathleen, come for a cup of tea at our little house on tower street some time. Right by the landgate. Regards Martin … read more
10th April 2008

Martin Stanley
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Discussion