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  • Anyone know a ‘Capps’?

    I’m working on our family’s history and heard that there is someone with my name — Roger Capps — who lives in or near Rye. If someone reading this knows of him, or anyone else with the last name of Capps, could you send me an e-mail at [reveal email] ? We have discovered that … read more

  • From The Punchbowl

    Johnny Doughty is mentioned in “From The Punchbowl”, the magazine of the Monica Edwards Society, as the possible model for Jim Decks, the fictional ferryman in the Westling of M.E.’s Romney Marsh Stories, set around Rye Harbour. M.E. was the daughter of one of the vicars of Rye Harbour. … read more

  • Cecil & Freda Heath

    Does anyone remember a 100′ white motor boat tied to the quay in 1952? Did you ever meet the owners Cecil and Freda Heath? Does anyone remember a Lawler’s boatyard in Rye. Any information much appreciated. … read more

  • Restaurant Recommendation

    Joe Blunden: I highly recommend the Landgate Bistro. It offers good food in an unpretencious atmosphere. The Mermaid is fun but probably a bit much for New Years eve and also probably already fully booked. … read more

  • Deli Search

    What happened to the Rye Deli? Closed? … read more

  • Christmas Service Times

    Staying in Rye for Christmas week-could any one please tell me if there is a Christmas Eve Carol Concert at St. Mary’s church-and what times the Christmas services are. Many thanks … read more

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  • Steve Duffey Pottery for Sale

    Roger Smith: Hi there I am in possesion of a piece of Steve Duffey potter That is going to be sold; I do not know its Value but am open to offers; If this has any interest to you please feel free to Mail me Kind Regards Mark … read more

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  • Information on Michael Simmons

    I’m still trying to contact any family members of Michael Simmons, the landlord of The Crown in Rye who died in 1988 at Rye. Mick had a daughter, Michelle. I would like to get in touch with. If anyone is out there who can help please get in touch with me, or let Michelle know … read more

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  • Simon the Pieman

    I lived in Rye from 1978-1980. My apartment was above Simon The Pieman. I was wondering if the original owners are still there, as they were my landlords. I had many lunchers there,and enjoyed my stay. … read more

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  • Searching for Michelle Simmons

    I’m trying to contact Michelle Simmons, daughter of Michael Simmons who was the landlord of The Crown, Rye. He had a pal I believe who was the landlord of The Bedford Arms also in Rye. I grew up with Mick in Birmingham during the fifties & sixties and came to Jersey with him in 1967. … read more

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Rye Singers Enquiry

Hi I moved to Peasmarash 18 months ago and having been a member of a choir where I used to … more

Tiltman Family

Hi, Just joined this group as I am looking at my family tree. I live in the West Midlands but … more

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