Category: Magazines

Browse the Rye’s Own Magazines archive for magazine pieces that combine contemporary reporting with memories and historical perspective. The selection ranges across “April 2015 Issue on Sale Now”, “Miss Rye’s Own Finalists 1969”, “Free Electronic Copy of First Rye’s Own November 1965”, “Vintage World – New Glossy Magazine”, and “Cinque Ports January 2021”, showing the breadth hidden behind the section heading. Together the articles retain the immediacy and individuality of a local magazine rather than reading like a formal reference book.

Forty Years Since The First “Rye’s Own

Back in 1965, as Bonfire Night approached, a new magazine appeared in the newsagents of the town. “Rye’s Own” was born. Volume 1, Number 1 it read on the cover, the price was two shillings (10p). Rodney Booth, now manager at Skinner’s Motors, was among the Bonfire Boys featured on the cover at their secret … Continue reading Forty Years Since The First “Rye’s Own

Keeping Watch in 1973

“Keeping Watch” Passengers, aboard an ocean liner, pass their days -happy or anxious, busy or idle – not much concerned with what goes on “below decks”. Enough, that there is a crew who presumably know their business and destination, and watch-by-watch through the twenty-four hours get on with the job.

Miss Rye’s Own Finalists 1969

The eight young ladies pictured below are the finalists in the 1969 “Miss Rye’s Own” competition. You, our readers, are asked to judge the final. Just pick out who you think should be “Miss Rye’s Own, 1969”. and send a post card with your choice to “Miss Rye’s Own” Office, 6 Cinque Ports Street, Rye. … Continue reading Miss Rye’s Own Finalists 1969