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Spring Cresent
Could anyone tell me if Spring Cresent, Military Road is still in existence. Researching my family history I have my grandfather AG Etherton living at no 11 in 1901. If anyone had a picture or could point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. ... read more
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MIlitary Road
Does anyone know of a good B&B on Military Road? I used to live in Rye and it is very important that I stay on Military Road. I have found a place called The Knoll and a place called Little Satcote but are they nice places? I am really looking forward to coming back to ... read more
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Message for Shelley Jebb
Shelley: Thanks for the reply. I lived at 61 Military Road opposite the Globe Inn and about 200 yds along from us were the houses I regarded as the Workhouses where mostly indigenous families lived. There were about 4 or 6 units in stone. ... read more
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Message for Paddyanne Turner
Paddyanne Turner: I think there were two such places. The Old Alms Houses (workhouse?) were on Military Road where I lived many years ago. The Rye Hospital is on Rye Hill although I think the original one was on Mermaid Street from what I remember my father told me. Hope this helps.. Try finding a ... read more
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Pottingfield Estate
Jane: Hi Jane. I have just receved your email via my other address. I don’t remember many of the people in Pottingfield estate as I was in Loughborough College when my mother, Lottie and my father Les (lie) moved there from Military Road. My Dad was the town baker for many years with Clarkes in ... 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: 01797 222234) 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 fame ... read more
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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
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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
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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
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