HRH Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother with Mr. John Lyle of Old Winders Nurseries Ltd. Peasmarsh. Rye at his Exhibit of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs at Chelsea Flower Show for which he was awarded The Flora Medal. Continue reading Queen Mother with John Lyle of Peasmarsh
The five young ladies pictured below are the finalists in the 1970 ‘Miss RSheila Cockett, ye’s Own’ Competition. You, our readers, are asked to judge the final. Just Continue reading Miss Rye’s Own Finalists 1970
Frederick Stanley Jordan. known to nearly every inhabitant of Rye as Chippy is a Ryer in every sense of the word. Continue reading Down Rye Way – Fred Jordan
Over the past ten years there has been an increasing interest in antiques of all descriptions. The continuing devaluation of the spending power of money has Continue reading New Motors From Old
The Rye & District Movie Society’s Annual Dinner, held at the Ship Inn, Rye on Friday 27th February was another great success in the long tradition of successful events run by this go-ahead group of movie makers.
Fifty-eight members and friends wined, dined and watched four films, two of which, were elected by those present to represent the Society in the East Sussex Inter Club film Competition and the new R.X. Trophy Competition. Continue reading Movie Society Dinner 1970
This month I’ve found an ensemble in crisp black and white. Continue reading Fashion Scene
23 year old Frederica Barwood, the 1969 Miss Rye’ s Own, opened the Annual Brede Fete on Saturday 25 October. 1969. Continue reading Miss Rye’s Own at Brede Fete
The 1,000 Miles Per Hour Club, commonly known as the Ten Ton Club, was formed at the Lightning Conversion Squadron, R.A.F. Coltishall in March. 1962. To qualify, the rule is that the member must be at the controls of the aircraft whilst flying at or faster than 1,000 m.p.h. (Mach 1.5 at 36,000 feet) included among the members are The Shah of Persia and King Hussain of Jordan Continue reading I Join the Ten Ton Club
This is my first tine on “Fashion Scene “, but I’ll try to bring you something fresh and exciting each month.
For the third year running Rye Firemen have come back from the East Sussex Fire Services Pump Drill Competitions at Mayfield with a Trophy
This year Rye have brought back the “Wieland Cup” for the five man competition. it replaces the ‘Dumbrell’ Trophy which Rye held in 1967 and 1968. The ‘Dumbrell Cup’ for the four man competition.was won by Herstmonceux in 46 4/5 secs. Rye were forth, eight seconds slower. Continue reading Rye Firemen Maintain Standard
