Message Board

Pottingfield Estate
Jane: Hi Jane. I have just receved your email via my other address. I don’t remember many of the people in Pottingfield estate as I was in Loughborough College when my mother, Lottie and my father Les (lie) moved there from Military Road. My Dad was the town baker for many years with Clarkes in … read more
18th January 2006

Brian Hatter
Discussion
Rye River Cafe
Rye River Cafe??? Hi there, I am visiting Rye in February and am trying to make a reservation at Rye River Cafe. I had a meal there with my girlfriend last time we were in Rye and it was a lovely restaurant. I have been given the following number for the restaurant: [reveal tel] …………….but … read more
16th January 2006

Rob Alderman
2
Discussion
Rye Bay Trawler Incident
G’Day from Australia, I am doing my family tree and I have come across my Grandfather Henry George Foord who was lost at sea. My father never spoke of his family and I have to put the peices together. I have traced the Trawler Margaret to the Rye Bay incident in 1916 or 17. Her … read more
13th January 2006

John Foord
1
Genealogy
Party Search
Hello, We will be visiting our friends in Icklesham and would like to spend a festive New Years Eve time in Rye. Would you have an dinner parties or other parties going on?? Thanks in advance! Rachael … read more
11th December 2005

Rachael Coville
Discussion
Cobblestone
Can anyone please help. My grandmother told us that she grew up in an area called Cobblestone, England. I am looking for the area and if possible any relatives or friends that may have known the family. My grandmother’s name before marriage was Florence Edith Richardson. she had one brother. The family for awhile came … read more
6th November 2005

Sharon Joyner
Genealogy
Stamp Sale
Does anybody know of a stamp sale (rubber stamps) in Rye around the 16/10. I’ve heard of one but i don’t know where it is. … read more
7th October 2005

Cathy Harris
Discussion
Family History of Harnden
Leonie Forrest: Hello Leonie – We have a Henry Colin Harnden born in 1855 and married to Mary Jane Thornnton who started a fairly substantial clan here – not sur if it is your Henry Colin as we have no birth or wedding details. I f you have any other info I may be able … read more
4th October 2005

Ian Murphy
10
Genealogy
Remember Me?
Hello! I’m living in Florida USA. I’m curious if there is anyone out there who remembers me. Maiden name was Field, my mum still lived in Rye. I do go to Rye periodically, love it. Anyway say “Hello” if you wish. Would be nice to have some contact with my past, other than family. Take … read more
25th September 2005

Doreen Ritterskamp
Discussion
Announcement
Just to let everyone in Rye know, that my very good uncle Frederick Greenslade who was a Painter and decorator in Rye/Camber for many many years and made many friends, has died. He reached the grand age of 94 and was a real old soldier. … read more
13th September 2005

Karen Wallis
1
Discussion
Family History of Carder
Philip Carder: Hello Phillip! I was born and raised in Rye where the Carders lived. As a matter of fact we were playmates. I know that the father and mother died also the daughter, but do not know who else has survived or where they live. My mother still lives in rye and i can … read more
8th September 2005

Doreen Ritterskamp
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Genealogy