We Will Remember Them
These pictures are from the Rye’s Own picture archive
So many Rye Names on the Memorial Cross
Category: Rye British Legion
Film – Rye Remembers 2015
Remembrance Day Parade – Sunday 8 November 2015
The Maroon exploded over Rye at 11 am. and people waiting around the War Memorial in the Churchyard for the Service of Remembrance in St. Mary’s to finish, fell silent in Pump Street and Church Square. All that could be heard were the cries of seagulls that had been frightened off the Church roof by the maroon. The silence lasted two minutes, until a second explosion marked the end of the allotted time. Continue reading Film – Rye Remembers 2015
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 am.
Lots of pictures from past parades at Rye Continue reading Remembrance Parade
Rye British Legion At Dunkirk
In glorious sunny early autumn weather Rye & District British Legion, led by the Branch President Col Anthony Kimber, visited Dunkirk and its hinterland to consider the May 1940 operations. Continue reading Rye British Legion At Dunkirk
Remembering ‘The Few’
The Battle of Britain was fought in the skies above Rye in July, August & September of 1940. In the immortal words of Winston Churchill “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” Continue reading Remembering ‘The Few’
St.George’s Day Parade
The annual St. George’s Day Parade took place under clear blue skies on Sunday 27 April.
Michael Bourne lead a contingency of British Legion veterans and representatives from the Sea Cadets, Scouts, Brownies and Guides past the Town Hall, where The Mayor of Rye, Councillor Paul Osborne took The Salute. Continue reading St.George’s Day Parade
Lovejoy’s are Back in Business Again
In the early hours of July 17th 2006 fire broke out and destroyed the burgeoning young business of Lovejoy’s, in Market Road, Rye. A devastating blow for proprietors Barbara and Keith Lovejoy, after just two and a half years of trading. Continue reading Lovejoy’s are Back in Business Again
Battle of the Somme
Rye’s Own has always been keen to encourage local writers, artists and photographers. Last month we featured the remarkable story of Nick Turner. Less than a year ago his reading and writing abilities were those of a five year old, mainly due to the fact that he suffered from undiagnosed ‘word blindness’ (dyslexia). Continue reading Battle of the Somme
60 Years On
VE Celebrations are Remembered The heroes of the Second World War donned their medals and paraded through the streets of Rye to mark the sixtieth year since Victory was declared in Europe. Continue reading 60 Years On
National Honour for Rye
Royal Albert Hall Presentation
With a membership of 400, Rye British Legion has just received a national honour, with the award of the ‘Jellico Shield’ . This is awarded to the Branch (who hold it for a given period) who show an increased membership maintained over a period of five years. Continue reading National Honour for Rye