The Pubs of Rye no. 8. The Cinque Ports Arms Assembly Room, Cinque Ports Street. by David Russell. The foundation stone for the Cinque Ports Assembly Room was laid in August 1868, and within three months it was open as an integral part of the Cinque Ports Arms. The Assembly Room, which was 50 by … Continue reading Inns Of The Cinque Ports
Author: David Russell
David Russell contributed local-history articles about Rye's historic public houses.
The Pubs of Rye no. 6
By David Russell Little early history of the Borough Arms has come to light. What is known is that by the end of the 16th century it was known by the sign of the ‘Blue’ or ‘Blew Anchor’.
The Dial High Street
The Pubs of Rye no. 5,by David Russell. The most noted landlord of this public house was Stephen Gilbert Fryman. He first came to light in 1824 when he purchased the Bridge Inn, Winchelsea for £60, and sold it two years later for £116 making a handsome profit. But whether he held the licence as … Continue reading The Dial High Street
The Globe Inn – Rye
The Pubs of Rye No. 4 The Globe Inn by David Russell The Globe opened in 1834 when a 50 year lease on this piece of land was granted to John Wheeler by the Reverend Lamb of Iden. John Wheeler, a beer retailer, then became the Globe’s first landlord. The lease included the cliff behind … Continue reading The Globe Inn – Rye
The Oak Inn, High Street
The Pubs of Rye no. 3 By David Russell Very little information has come to light about this fishermen’s beer house located on the High Street. The earliest known date for the Oak is 1870 when Alfred Bourn was the licensee. However, as a beer house, we can be fairly certain it was in existence … Continue reading The Oak Inn, High Street
The Union Inn
The Pubs of Rye no. 2. The Union Inn East Street. By David Russell. The Union Inn which recently closed has joined the ranks of the ‘Lost Pubs’ of Rye. The building was originally two 16th century cottages and a small shop. The cottages may have been licensed centuries ago, but by the 19th century … Continue reading The Union Inn
The Union Inn East Street
The Pubs of Rye no. 2 By David Russell The Union Inn which recently closed has joined the ranks of the ‘Lost Pubs’ of Rye. The building was originally two 16th century cottages and a small shop.
The Jolly Sailor
By David Russell The Jolly Sailor first opened its doors as a beer house in Watchbell Street in 1830. Landlord Thomas Hearsfield applied for a full licence in 1831, and again successfully in 1832. Both applications were supported by a petition organised by local vicar John Myer who was mayor of Rye in 1828. He … Continue reading The Jolly Sailor
The Pubs of Rye
East Sussex, 1750-1950 by David Russell Published in October 2012 The Pubs of Rye gives the history of 32 Rye pubs (and one cinema) which existed at sometime between 1750 and 1950. When researching this book I collected information from the National Archive which contains many records of Rye and its licensed premises.