The area around the pier has changed dramatically over the last hundred years, as has the pier itself. We can see from this contemporary postcard by the famous postcard photographer Louis Levy that the Grand Hotel on the left, the municipal Hospital on the right, and behind it. Lady Jocelyn’s house, have all gone. … Continue reading Westward From Hastings Pier
Tag: Boulogne
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Boulogne, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Among the pieces gathered here are “Boulogne Trip for Small Boats” and “Westward From Hastings Pier”, each adding its own detail to the story.
Boulogne Trip for Small Boats
Rye Small Boat Fleets Boulogne Trip Eighteen small boats from the Port of Rye tied up in Boulogne Harbour over the Whitsun holiday and their crews enjoyed a few days on French soil. The small fleet left Rye Harbour in the early morning of Whit Saturday and set off into the stiff wind heading for … Continue reading Boulogne Trip for Small Boats