In Memory of Brian Hargreaves Popular Rye Artist One of Rye’s Own best known artists, Brian Hargreaves died suddenly on the last day of September 2011. Brian’s wonderful line drawings of Rye and the district have graced the pages of this magazine on many occasions. We shall miss him greatly. Brian will be remembered locally for the fine architectural … Continue reading Great Friend of Cinque Ports Magazines who died in September 2011
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Discover Brian Hargreaves in the pages of Rye’s Own, where the subject emerges through local voices, historical detail and stories written close to the events. Stories such as “Rye Electric Palace”, “Great Friend of Cinque Ports Magazines who died in September 2011”, and “When The Railway Came To Rye” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture. The archive leaves room for eyewitness detail, strong opinions and the affectionate hindsight that gives Rye’s Own its particular flavour.
Exploring Rye with Brian Hargreaves
Exploring Rye with Brian Hargreaves is a fascinating new guide to Rye. By Joyce Rye The beautifully produced book is packed with dozens of black and white drawings of buildings and streets each one correctly drawn along with short captions giving their history. There is a map which enables the reader to locate the street … Continue reading Exploring Rye with Brian Hargreaves
When The Railway Came To Rye
The Railway had reached Ashford, just 18 miles away by 1843. The line to Rye was soon commenced and a great iron swing bridge was constructed over the Rother.
Rye Electric Palace
There has been much interest caused by Brian Hargreaves drawing of the Rye Electric Palace reproduced in the centre pages of last months magazine. The article on the bus services of Rye in the 1920’s and 30’s has also aroused interest.