Tag: Anthony Kimber

Anthony Kimber runs through this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, linking individual reports and recollections into a broader picture of local life. Among the pieces gathered here are “Rye Flood Threat” and “Lifeboats”, each adding its own detail to the story.

Rye Flood Threat

By Anthony Kimber PhD MSe From “Rye’s Own” April 2011 issue “Following the 2007 nationwide flooding, the Government conducted a major review, which resulted in a series of recommendations. One of these was that there should be a national exercise to improve the preparedness of communities at risk of flooding. Exercise WATERMARK was planned by … Continue reading Rye Flood Threat

Lifeboats

Rye Harbour District Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution By Anthony Kimber The Royal National Lifeboat Institute has provided the lifeboat service for some 175 years. It has always been a voluntary service funded entirely by public subscription and collection.