One of Rye’s Great Fire Chiefs It is with great personal sadness I have to report the death of one of Rye’s truly great characters. I have known ‘Mick’ Bourn since school-days, he was in the same class at Rye Primary. Mick worked with his dad’s painting and decorating business. He joined the Rye Fire Service … Continue reading Michael Bourn MBE
Category: Tribute
Browse the Rye’s Own Tribute archive for magazine pieces that combine contemporary reporting with memories and historical perspective. The selection ranges across “Ringo”, “Roy Manser Dies – He Raced at Rye Sports”, “Most Loved Television Entertainer Dies”, “John Izod Memorial Service”, and “Peter Robert Dee MBE”, 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.
One of Rye’s Best has Died
By Jim Hollands He witnessed the Battle of Britain from his Back Garden in New Road I was so very sad to hear the news that one of our favourite contributors, Clifford Bloomfield, has died. He was a staunch supporter of “Rye’s Own”, we have published so much of his work over the years. His … Continue reading One of Rye’s Best has Died
Albert has Died
It is with deep sadness we report that ‘Albert’ the “Rye’s Own” mascot has died. The little dog we adopted as our mascot when he was just three months old, had a kidney disorder that meant that he was on a special diet from that time. The prognosis of a life expectancy of “weeks rather … Continue reading Albert has Died
Most Loved Television Entertainer Dies
Breaking News We have just learned that television and radio personality Terry Wogan has died after a short but brave fight against cancer.
Titbits from February 2004
The Herald of Rye Over 100 years ago “The Herald of Rye”, a magazine very similar in it’s aims to “Rye Own”, was published by Harry Davis who lived at ‘Watlands’ Udimore Road. Harry was involved in many Rye Clubs and Committees. He was Secretary of Rye Cycling Club and Rye Sports Day Committee, so … Continue reading Titbits from February 2004
Rye Athletic Player Dies on Christmas Day
Well Known Rye Soccer Player and Musician It is with great sorrow we record the passing of Rye Athletic footballer and musician with local 1970’s band.
Rye Remembers 2006
We Will Remember Them These pictures are from the Rye’s Own picture archive So many Rye Names on the Memorial Cross
Remembrance Parade
Remembrance Parade and Church Service Sunday 8 November – Times and Venues Parade leaves Adams at 10.35am. March Past Town Hall 10.40 am. Church Service at St Mary’s 10.55 am. The Mayor of Rye, Bernardine Fiddimore will take the Salute from the Town Hall Steps with other members of Rye Town Council at 10.40 … Continue reading Remembrance Parade
Roy Manser Dies – He Raced at Rye Sports
Roy Manser, well known racing cyclist from the San Fairy Ann Cycling Club, who raced at Rye Sports in the 1950’s has died. He became ill when out with his club on Wednesday 5 May and died shortly after. He has left friends all over the South East mourning the passing of one of Kent’s best known racing … Continue reading Roy Manser Dies – He Raced at Rye Sports
Arthur Woodgate 1913 – 2015
By Jim Hollands It is with great sadness I have to report the death of another Rye Champion. Arthur passed away in Rye Memorial Hospital at 6 am. yesterday morning. His death is felt especially here at “Rye’s Own” where we all knew him so well.