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Laundrette Search
Hi there, my family and I are staying at Camber Sands for a week in September, and wondered if there were any laundrettes in Rye? We know there are some on the site, but they are always extremely busy (2 Machines for over 250 guests!!), and we don’t want to waste a whole day doing … read more
30th July 2004

Ashley Rose
1
Discussion
Gulf War Research
Dear Sir or Madam, I am researching my PhD on the commemoration of the Gulf War. Could you please help me ascertain if there is a memorial to the 1990/1 conflict or those that died in it within or near your facility. It is registered as being in “St Mary the Virgin Church.” Many Thanks … read more
21st July 2004

Rachel Jones
3
Discussion
Guided Tour
Hello, I would like to arrange for a guided tour of Rye for sometime during the week of September 27th. Is this possible? Many thanks J. Gatto … read more
15th July 2004

Jane Gatto
Discussion
Parking Search
As part of a walking holiday, I need to safely park my car in Rye over for 2 days and 1 night. Could anybody please give me some suggestions. Many thanks. … read more
4th June 2004

Mark England
Discussion
Family History
Greetings from New Zealand. I am researching my family tree, and I am seeking any family of Mrs Annie Norton, formerly Noone, nee Davenport who was living in St Leonards on Sea in 1928. Thank you. … read more
30th May 2004

Glenys Petry
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Genealogy
The Pendulum
For local readers, the new edition of ‘The Pendulum’, the parish magazine of Rye with Rye Harbour, is now on sale in the church at 40p per copy. … read more
28th May 2004

Parish Administrator
Discussion
Hilder’s Cliff
Can anyone tell me: 1. the origin of the name ‘Hilder’s Cliff’ (nr the Landgate in Rye) and 2. whether ‘Hilder’ was ever used as a forename or a surname. Thank you … read more
10th May 2004

John Pelham
4
Genealogy
Rye to Peasmarsh
How far is Peasmash from Rye? I have found a friend living in peasmarsh after twenty years of searching. Is there public transport from Rye to Peasmarsh? Thank you. … read more
5th May 2004

Mark Langford
Discussion
Train Links from London
Hi. Anyone know the best train route to Rye from London? Thanks. … read more
19th April 2004

Aoife O'sullivan
Discussion
Arthur Granville Bradley
I am interested in the author Arthur Granville Bradley, who lived in Rye in the early 1900s in a) Red Cottage and b) West Watch. Would anyone know if these houses still exist, and if so where they may be located? I would also be very grateful for any other information about him. Thanks and … read more
8th April 2004

Chris Syer
4
Genealogy