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Smugglers in Rye!
For anyone wanting to read a new novel about the Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers, try ‘Men of Sorrows’ by Mary-Elizabeth Thomas. I spent a year researching this facts which form the basis of this novel of adventure and illicit love on Romney Marsh in the early eighteenth century. It doesn’t read like a text book! … read more
10th June 2007

Mary Thomas
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Advice wanted
Jackie, I live in Fairlight and commuted daily to London via Hastings, the train journey is in the order of 1h 40m to Charing Cross. From Rye you would have to get either to Hastings or to Ashford, then from Ashford I would estimate another 1h 40m. Either route would cause you about a six … read more
2nd June 2007

Dave Rodwell
1
Discussion
Part-Time Housekeeper
We are small Inn with 3 rooms and looking for housekeeper for Saturdays & Sundays. Please call Jana or Neil [reveal tel] or email [reveal email] … read more
28th May 2007

Jana Kovacova
Discussion
Babysitter
Hello Emma. I am registered as a baby sitter with an agency called ‘sitters’ which cover this area, as well as nationaly! Ring ‘sitters’ on [reveal tel] and they will send you a pack. There is a small charge as a parent to join, but once a member you can ring anytime to book a … read more
27th May 2007

Jenny Sharp
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Discussion
Rye Harbour Garage
Hell all, I am interested to know if the Rye Harbour Garage on the nain Road of Rye Harbour is still standing as there were talks of it being demolished. My grandfather James Doust once owned it. Thanks, Jim … read more
22nd May 2007

Jim Hill
Genealogy
Photography
Hi everyone. Moved to Rye seven months from london and loving the serenity. I would like to know if anybody knows of any photography courses in rye or surrounding area? Would love to learn but not sure where to begin. Any suggestions would be great. Many thanks. … read more
20th May 2007

Richard Moffett
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Discussion
Little London, Landgate
My Great Great Grandmother is at Little London, Landgate in 1851. Being a pauper I wonder if this was connected to some sort of Parish Relief. Anyone have any ideas about this odd address? … read more
17th May 2007

Suzannah Foad
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Discussion
William Sheppard
My great-great grandfather lived and died in Rye in 1883. He lived in Fishmarket Place and died in Fishmarket Road. I would be interested in any information regarding the gentleman or the area. … read more
5th May 2007

Pat Sheppard
Genealogy
Rental Garage
I am looking for one garage in Rye area. Thank you for your help. … read more
20th April 2007

J. P. Gheur
Discussion
WSVW from The Netherlands
Be ready, May, 19th, the Dutch sailingclub WSVW from Wolphaartsdijk will visit Rye. Regards, Ton Eijsermans … read more
18th April 2007

Ton Eijsermans
Discussion