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Mr Sims
There is or was a Mr Sims that lived at the top of Dumbwoman’s Lane Udimore, but at one time he lived in Rye where he was care taker at the school that was in Ferry Road. Can anyone help? … read more
25th March 2004

Dennis Cutting
Genealogy
Rye Retreat
Has anyone been to the “Rye Retreat” for beauty therapy / treatments? Thinking of treating my wife and I! Is it good value? … read more
3rd March 2004

Mark Osborn
Discussion
Family History of Tiltman
Is there anyone in Rye who is related to the Tiltman family that lived at 5 Traders Passage in 1901? William Tiltman was the head of the household and was my Great Grandfather – his son Thomas Tiltman aged 8 in 1901 was my Grandfather. Would be grateful to hear from anyone who might have … read more
2nd February 2004

Simon Tiltman
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Genealogy
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all of those reading the Message Board. Husband Chris and I have just seen the lovely programme on Rye and the Romney Marsh on BBC2 this evening … now we can’t wait for a return visit. Almost 2 years since we last visited Rye (staying at Playden), I know just how … read more
5th January 2004

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
Rye Information Wanted
I have been looking to move to Rye but unless you actually know the town well and the environment around it is hard to ensure you are making the right move. Is there anyone who lives in Rye who might be willing to exchange a few emails with me and tell me a little more … read more
27th December 2003

June Galea
1
Discussion
Rye Day
Hello. My grandma, now 81 was born nearby and lived in Rye for most of her young life. In the 1940’s, she met a man from Yorkshire (my grandad) and within the next few years, they moved up to a mining community in Yorkshire. My grandad unfortunately died in 1992. In 2001, I told my … read more
26th December 2003

Simon Lee
Discussion
Mapp and Lucia
Does anyone know the name of the author who in recent years wrote a sequel to the Mapp & Lucia books, and if it is available? … read more
17th December 2003

C Walton
2
Discussion
Family History of Breeds
Linda Breeds: I hope you contacted my Mum at 26 Udimore Road I’m sure she would get one of the Breeds family to show you around. Sorry I can’t I have lived in Sydney, Australia since 1981. This message will arrive too late to help but I just read your message on the message board. … read more
8th December 2003

Julian Breeds
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Genealogy
Shop Search
Lorraine Tillett: Was the shop in The Mint perhaps is was called Simmons of The Mint [reveal tel] . If this is not right perhaps you could remember what street it was in. … read more
16th November 2003

Rye Tourist Info Centre
4
Discussion
Bed and Breakfast
Thinking of coming to Rye for a weekend soon. Does anyone know of a good reasonable B&B in town. May possibly come for new year with friends, but last year we found it a bit quiet, does anyone know of anything going on this year? … read more
15th November 2003

Diane Day
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Discussion