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Family History of Hilder
John Pelham: I am also interested in discovering the origin of the Hilder of Hilder’s Cliff, Rye, as I was myself a Hilder before I married. There is/was quite a large family of Hilders who nearly all originated in East Sussex, so it is quite likely that the cliff was named after one. But what … read more
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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
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Playden Cottage Guesthouse
Carolyn McMillan: I’ve just seen your message on the Rye website. Last year we stayed at Playden Cottage Guesthouse, Military Road, Rye (phone: [reveal tel] ) which (then) had a 5 diamond guest accommodation rating and an English Tourism Council Silver Award (1999). In their brouchure the owners say that “The cottage’s only claim to … read more
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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
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Rye British Legion
Rye & District Branch of the Royal British Legion was formed in the 1920’s and now meets in March, June, … more
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Rye Pirates and Smugglers Day
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Save Rye News Volunteer Meeting
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Rye Ladies Netball Club Query
Good evening, I am looking to join a local netball club. I haven’t played in years. I’m 57 years old, … more
Lost a white tote bag
Hello, I’ve lost a white tote bag yesterday with “Eataly” on it (with an analog camera and sunglasses in it). … more