Roger Huckstep e-mailed these great photograph and details of the 1960’s Rye pop band “The Ryetoffs” he wrote:- “Following the recent article in Rye’s Own publication, please find attached attached photos of above group circa 1964.
Tag: Bexhill
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Bexhill, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Among the pieces gathered here are “Rother Condemned by Rye Representatives”, “Body Found at Bexhill”, “Rye January 2006”, “Editorial”, and “£500 Reward”, each adding its own detail to the story. Taken together, these pieces preserve the names, places and passing details that might otherwise slip out of the local record.
Petition to Rother
A petition of almost 1000 signatures was presented by the Mayor of Rye, Councillor Paul Carey, to Graham Gubby, leader of the Rother District Council on the steps of Rother Headquarters in Bexhill on Monday 16 February.
Rye District Councillor Walks Out Of Rother Meeting In Disgust
Sam Souster, a Rye Member of the Rother District Council, walked out of an important meeting at Bexhill when Councillor Graham Gubby, Leader of the District Council refused to answer a question that could have saved Rother ratepayers £150,000.
T.I.C. Protest
Feeling is running high in Rye over the District Councils derisory grant towards the running of Rye TIC (Tourist Information Office.) The recently improved facility has been a boon over the years to the town’s tourist industry.
Lowther’s Lambs
Ron Caister sent in this photograph and details of men from Rye Harbour who were part of Lowther’s Lambs A section of young men including Bert Caister, Alf Igglesden and Bill (Chippy) Milgate and others from the area prior to setting off to France in 1914. They were part of a group in the Sussex … Continue reading Lowther’s Lambs
The Rye Train
An interesting photograph loaned by a gentleman visitor to Rye. Who are these men? Could they be the Station Master and Engine Driver ?
Jimper Gets Political
They are at it again. I’m talking about the leaflet from Rother announcing their plans for Rye. How two faced can they get? They claim they want Rye to prosper but offer no ideas or initiatives as how this can be achieved.