Rye Message Board

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
Fireworks Display
Is there a public firework display or something relating to Bonfire night for the weekend prior to November 5th/Guy Fawkes night. Just another excuse to visit Rye. … read more
15th October 2001

Landscape Magic
Discussion
Search for Robin Hill House
Can anyone tell us if Robin Hill House in Mermaid Street is still available to rent. My family has rented this many times but it now seems to have disappeared from any brochures, etc. We are planning a family gathering in November and this would be ideal to put up members of the family who … read more
30th September 2001

Dani More
Discussion
Rothwell History
I’m looking to trace Roger Rothwell, born in 1911 in Eridge, Rye. He was a secondary school teacher. Subject: French. He is/was married to Daisy, and has two children, Timothy & Gillian. If anyone was taught by him or knows his children, or him, could you please contact me. My father in law was his … read more
17th September 2001

Natasha Cashman
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Genealogy
Recommendation
I have just spent 3 days in Rye and arrived home on the 27/8/01. We can recommend the Windmill guest house on ferry Road Pauline and Bob made us feel very welcome. You must vist St Marys Church and climb the Tower the view is breathtaking. … read more
27th August 2001

Steve Simmons
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Discussion