Category: Authors

Memorial Gates for Arthur

A True Ryer

A pair of magnificent garden gates were recently presented to the Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital in memory of a long-standing
patient, Arthur Woodgate, who died last year aged 101.

 

John Austin stepson of Arthur Woodgate with Sally Compton chairman
John Austin stepson of Arthur Woodgate with Sally Compton chairman Hospital Trust

Born in 1913, after having served a five year apprenticeship he became a renowned master bricklayer. He rose to become Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Federation of Building Trades Operatives, and also served as a Magistrate on the Rye Bench. He had an amazing memory and told his fascinating life story to some of the students at Rye College, which resulted in the first ‘Rye Memory’ booklet being published. Continue reading Memorial Gates for Arthur

Malcolm Saville

By Mick McGarry

This book might be described as the consummation of a love affair. I cannot remember when I first came to Rye, and have lost count of how many times I have returned. Now that I live in her sister ‘Ancient Towne’ Of Winchelsea it is as if I have never left this corner of Sussex where history has been fashioned, and which means so much to those who have discovered it. Continue reading Malcolm Saville

Jenny Lind’s Autograph Book Found Locally

A Victorian Autograph Book belonging to the world renowned Swedish singer Jenny Lind has been discovered in the attic of a Rye gentleman who plans to enter it for auction after his research is complete. Continue reading Jenny Lind’s Autograph Book Found Locally

Bernardine Fiddimore’s New Book for Children

The Magpie’s Secret has been revealed. Book four of the popular Children’s Series The Magpie Sagas became available at the begining of December with a launching at The Martello Bookshop Rye and signings at Neame Design on the eleventh. Continue reading Bernardine Fiddimore’s New Book for Children

Local Author Makes Childrens Debut

 

Rye author, Sue Mackay, makes hew debut as a writer of children’s novels this month, with the publication of her first book for under-tens, the intriguingly titled Dustumust, published on 26th February by The Book Guild, Lewes, East Sussex. Continue reading Local Author Makes Childrens Debut

The Return of The Wicked Magpie

 

The third book in the Magpie Sagas series by local children’s author Berni Fiddimore (pictured right) was launched to critical acclaim on Saturday 6th December by local publisher Academic Inn Books at the Stan Rosenthal Gallery in Rye followed by a book signing afternoon at Martello Books. Continue reading The Return of The Wicked Magpie