This piece of film of the 1962 Hythe Venetian Fete comes out of the “Rye’s Own” Archive. Does anyone remember this event?
Hythe Venetian Fete 1962 – Film
Month: September 2015
Celebrity Cricket Match at Winchelsea 1963
Celebrity Cricket Match at Winchelsea featuring Miriam Karlin, best known for her role as Paddy in The Rag Trade, was on the microphone. Continue reading Celebrity Cricket Match at Winchelsea 1963
Hastings Fishing Boat Returns to Harbour
This very poor quality film was taken around 1962. Will have some local interest. Anyone know the name of the boat and skipper?
A very rough day with the tops off the waves Continue reading Hastings Fishing Boat Returns to Harbour
Royal Visit to Rye in 1966
The Royal Visit was recorded by members of Rye & District Movie Society and is a record of the event which featured many local people.
“Rye’s Own” Archive Film – Released 13 September 2015
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Romney Marsh Foxhounds Boxing Day Meet 1967
Boxing Day Leg Stretcher for Many Who have Eaten Too Much Over Christmas
This 1967 film was made by Rye Movie Society and covered, what was then, a very popular Boxing Day afternoon out by the Rye public. Going to see the Hunt Meet at a local pub was all part of the Christmas festivities for many.
Continue reading Romney Marsh Foxhounds Boxing Day Meet 1967
Iden Ladies V Eastbourne Ladies 1969
The grass on the pitch was too long but the ladies from Iden and Eastbourne made a real match of it
By Jim Hollands
It was one of Iden Ladies early matches. They played Eastbourne Ladies at Iden Park. Don’t know the final score but it seems Eastbourne were leading by one goal to nil when the film finished into the second half. No doubt there are ladies out there who will tell me the result. Continue reading Iden Ladies V Eastbourne Ladies 1969
Iden V. Brede Lower Div Cup Final 1969
An old movie of a cup final in 1969
The Tangerines are at Rye Salts playing local rivals Brede. Can anyone remember the score and who won. It looks as though Brede were the victors but can’t say for certain as the film ran out before the match finished. Looked as though Brede were 3-1 in the lead. Continue reading Iden V. Brede Lower Div Cup Final 1969
Christine Turnbull’s Balloon Flight from Rye
The latest “Rye’s Own” 1960’s film.
A flight from Rye Salts to France was made by Christine Turnbull to gain her Balloon Pilot Licence. An article in the March 1967 “Rye’s Own” records the epic events. Continue reading Christine Turnbull’s Balloon Flight from Rye
Important Meeting at Tilling Green
A meeting at Tilling Green Community Centre kicked off a great idea that could result in the revival of former Rye Annual Events, help existing events and encourage Rye United Football Club to live again. Twenty people, including some of the best ‘committee workers’ in the land, attended and with Councillor Mike Boyd in the Chair.
