Rye Message Board

Travel Information Wanted
I’m 47 years old, a teacher. How can I travel to england how can I get a visa? … read more
19th August 2002

Kamal Elshenawy
Discussion
Military Rd.
Can somebody please tell me who was the administrative body for the tollgate on Military Road between 1900-1920?, and if there is a record anywhere of the Keepers? … read more
16th July 2002

Sydney Pawley
Discussion
Cleaner
My wife and I have lived in this beautiful town now for just over a year, but working long hours has meant that we desperately need someone to do ironing and a little cleaning for about 5-6 hours a week. Can anybody help? … read more
1st July 2002

Graeme Foster
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Discussion
Old Town Festival
Can anyone please tell me if the ‘Old Town Festival’ is going to be held this year – it has been held at the beginning of August for the past two years. Thank you … read more
20th June 2002

Gina Onodi
Discussion
A Wonderful Visit
Husband and I have just returned from a short break in Rye, which we thoroughly enjoyed. During our 3 day visit we visited two historic houses (Knowle in Kent and Bateman’s in East Sussex) and one garden (Scotney Castle Garden) and enjoyed a walk along the Royal Military Canal about which I knew nothing until … read more
19th May 2002

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
Arts in Rye
I have had a look at The Arts in Rye Page and it mentions only 4 authors: Benson, of course, Henry James, Malcolm Saville and Monica Edwards. But didn’t Rumer Godden live in Lamb House at one time? And someone else on the website has mentioned Radcliffe Hall, who could be on the Arts page. … read more
23rd April 2002

Margaret G Powling
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Discussion
Super Website
What a super website! Easy to use and it seems to have attracted some intelligent questions and comments! My husband and I are visiting Rye for 4 days in early May. Too early, sadly, to enjoy a guided walk, taking in E F Benson’s ‘Tilling’ houses, such as Mallards and Grebe. According to this site, … read more
23rd April 2002

Margaret G Powling
Discussion
Henry James
On the authors list – am I mistaken or did Henry James also live in Rye and in the same house as E F Benson? … read more
18th April 2002

Fiona Dutton
Discussion
Burnham / Wood Information
Can anyone give me information on George Burnham who I understand was a Mayor of Rye also his wife who was a member of the Wood family of Playden. Thank you. … read more
4th April 2002

Sydney Pawley
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Genealogy
Andrews Church of Fruitful Alliance
This morning I went into the planning office. A member of the planning team covering the Rye area said the Andrews Church of Fruitful Alliance development covers a very large area as car parking is required for several hundred cars! She also said unless councilors made representation to the planning officers it was likely consent … read more
3rd December 2001

Joeseph Dart
Discussion