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Trip to Rye
We will be staying in Dover for a few days in September prior to our departure on a cruise. We would like to take a day trip to Rye and were wondering – without having to rent a car – what the best way to do a round trip would be. … read more
14th April 2005

Ken Morris
Discussion
Rye Map
Can anyone tell me why the Rye town map on this site is upside down? Thanks. … read more
13th April 2005

Angela Fawson
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Discussion
Family History of Hilder
John Pelham: I am also interested in discovering the origin of the Hilder of Hilder’s Cliff, Rye, as I was myself a Hilder before I married. There is/was quite a large family of Hilders who nearly all originated in East Sussex, so it is quite likely that the cliff was named after one. But what … read more
27th March 2005

Mary Goudeau Née Hilder
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Genealogy
Family History of Hoad
Wanting information on the Hoad family of Watchbell Street. They were involved in Hoad Shipping in the 1800’s. One of the family I believe was a mayor of the town round about that time.. … read more
12th March 2005

Margaret Thompson
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Genealogy
Weather Information
Hi, We’re supposed to be travelling down to Rye form the Midlands tomorrow (Fri 4th Mar 05) but after seeing the news about the weather, we’re not sure if thats a good idea. Can anybody give me some updated details on the weather, is it possible to travel in the area??? … read more
3rd March 2005

Rory McGovern
Discussion
Bus Times
Can anyone give me details of buses which go from Rye railway station to Camber Sands times etc, and are there more buses in the Summer? Thanks. … read more
28th February 2005

Mark Taylor
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Discussion
Family History of Woolley
I am trying to trace my ancestors – WOOLLEY – who resided in Rye at the beginning of the 18th century. JESSE WOOLLEY who was a “sailor” had a family of five in the 1830s called Elizabeth Ann, Susan, Jesse, William and Susanah (twins). Their mother was called Sarah Ann Roberts. They all resided in Pump Street … read more
17th February 2005

Judith Hughes
Genealogy
Family History of Turk / Dale
An ancestor of John Turk is buried just inside the door of St Michael’s Church Playden. John had 2 sons Thomas and William by Elisabeth Dale. Both boys were illigitimate but John left them his estate. Unfortunately William died before inheriting. It is believed that Thomas gambled his inheritance away and then ran a pub … read more
1st February 2005

Pamela Blake
Genealogy
Cedric Hodgson
Hi. My Grandfather was a local artist in Rye in early 1900’s and I am trying to trace any of his work. His name was Cedric Hodgson who sometimes signed ‘Baron of Rye’ and later changed the family name to Baron. Also, does anyone remember my father Peter (Hodgson or Baron) Can anyone help please? … read more
22nd January 2005

Lynda Tuckwell
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Genealogy
Rye Town Map
The RYE TOWN MAP (to promote rye-tourism.co.uk) will be reprinted this year with a 90,000 print run. If you are interested in a space on the map- or a line on the back under the relevant section, please contact me. If you are geographically off the map, but would like to be entered under ‘ATTRACTIONS’ … read more
4th January 2005

Anthony Campion
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Discussion