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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
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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
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Palmer Family
John Robertson: Hi John! Got a message from our next door neighbour regarding your message, it was a nice surprise. Been married to Jan for 28 years now have two sons Scott 27 and Stewart 24, Scott has been married for 4 months and nearby, Stewart is cabin crew for virgin airlines. I’ve been working … read more
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Shrinking Rye Bonfire
Hello, we came to your wonderful town last weekend (13-14th Nov) and was looking forward to seeing the Bonfire parade. What happened? We waited in the High Street for ages to see 4 floats! At least we got down to the Salts to see the bonfire and fireworks. Cheers, Tony B. … read more
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Motorhome Parking
A question from an outsider. Can any resident of the citadel kindly explain to me where on earth do you park your cars? a) at night b) when you go away, or c) when you are just not using them? And how do you find delivering things to your own home? … read more
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Tracing Barry Brand
I am organising a surprise birthday party for Lewis Curran and am desperately trying to trace an old friend of his by the name of Barry Brand. He used to live in Sidcup, Kent and I have heard he now resides in Rye. I think he is a tiler by trade. If anyone knows him … read more
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Rye and the Channel Tunnel
I am currently undertaking a project on Rye and its surroundings. I am particularly interested in how the introduction of the Channel Tunnel has influenced tourism in Rye. If anybody has any information on the above subjects or even details such as comparisions of how the number of second homes in Rye has changed in … read more
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Frenchmans Creek Caravan Site
I believe there is a ‘static caravan site. called Frenchmans Creek in Rye. Would be interested to find anyone owning on the site, with a possible view to ‘time share’ or similar. … read more
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History of the Rye Wurlitzer
New Book – History of the Rye Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. … read more
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Rye in BBC History Magazine
Just to let interested people know that there is a feature on Rye in the current (November) issue of BBC History Magazine (in which I have a very short fearture on the history of sliced bread!) … read more
What’s new?
Simply Italian
In a beautiful former 15th Century Mill, SI Rye boasts a great mix of character with Mediterranean flair.
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What’s 🔥?
St Mary's Rye Summer Fete & Flower Festival
to Sun, 19th Jul
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Rye
Next event
The Blues Cats
, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar, Rye
Message Board
Looking for a Room
Hi, I am moving to Rye in July to start a new job. I am currently living in London and … more
The Crown Inn Message
Hello are children allowed in your pub.