Rye Message Board

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
2
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
5
Discussion
Looking Forward to Meeting Rye
I am going to visit Rye on 31/8/01 and 1/9/01 staying at the Old English Inn. I’ll be with my lady friend. If you are there say hello. I have a beard and longish hair. Really looking forwards to the visit – hope the weather is fine. … read more
24th August 2001

Adrian
Discussion
Boot Sale
Can anyone please tell me about any upcomming bootsales in the local area (including Hastings) especially any regular ones. Thank you. … read more
16th July 2001

Sally Ann
Discussion
Hartshorne History
I visited Rye a few weeks ago and was interested to see an old house somewhere in the centre of the town called Hartshorne House. As I am researching my family name of Hartshorne, I would be interested to know anything you can tell me of it’s history. … read more
4th July 2001

Brenda Wilson
1
Genealogy
Crabs
Hi, can anyone tell me if there is a good place for crabbing in the local area? … read more
5th June 2001

Mrs Napalm
Discussion
Ceramic House Numbers
My question is the same as Linda Burtenshaws! I remember buying a lovely ceramic house number from David Sharp Ceramics (I think) 12 years ago and now want to buy a similar product for my new home. Could anyone send me details please? Many thanks. … read more
28th April 2001

Maggie Linehan
1
Discussion
Wedding Venue Search
I am hoping to get married in Rye next year, as it has happy memories for us, but do not live in the area. Any suggestions as to venues licensed/suitable for either a small ceremony and/or reception. Accomodation would also be required. … read more
23rd April 2001

Anonymous
2
Discussion