Rye Councillor and Artist Dies

Another Character Lost to the Town

By Jim Hollands

It is with a heavy heart I have to report the death of yet another great Rye Character.

Bonfire Auction John Izod 'Posh Porter'
 John Izod 

Councillor John Izod has been a great supporter of Rye and Rye’s Own over the years. He has provided the magazine with hundreds of drawings and cartoons and left a legacy of his own, very distinctive art work for future generations to enjoy.

 

took him to it’s heart.

A full tribute to this remarkable gentleman will appear in the May issue of the magazine.

“Rye’s Own” Bulletin Friday 8 April 2016

 

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