The Pubs of Rye no. 8. The Cinque Ports Arms Assembly Room, Cinque Ports Street. by David Russell. The foundation stone for the Cinque Ports Assembly Room was laid in August 1868, and within three months it was open as an integral part of the Cinque Ports Arms. The Assembly Room, which was 50 by … Continue reading Inns Of The Cinque Ports
Tag: David Russell
Discover David Russell 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 “The Dial High Street”, “Inns Of The Cinque Ports”, “The Oak Inn, High Street”, and “Pen & Ink” 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.
The Pubs of Rye no. 6
By David Russell Little early history of the Borough Arms has come to light. What is known is that by the end of the 16th century it was known by the sign of the ‘Blue’ or ‘Blew Anchor’.
Pen & Ink
Dear Editor, Rye’s very Own Dance Talent I would be grateful if you could mention in your pen & ink page Rye Dance Centre. My family and I attended the White Rock theatre in Hastings on February 2nd to watch the “RYE DANCE CENTRE” perform there … Continue reading Pen & Ink
The Dial High Street
The Pubs of Rye no. 5,by David Russell. The most noted landlord of this public house was Stephen Gilbert Fryman. He first came to light in 1824 when he purchased the Bridge Inn, Winchelsea for £60, and sold it two years later for £116 making a handsome profit. But whether he held the licence as … Continue reading The Dial High Street
The Oak Inn, High Street
The Pubs of Rye no. 3 By David Russell Very little information has come to light about this fishermen’s beer house located on the High Street. The earliest known date for the Oak is 1870 when Alfred Bourn was the licensee. However, as a beer house, we can be fairly certain it was in existence … Continue reading The Oak Inn, High Street
The Union Inn
The Pubs of Rye no. 2. The Union Inn East Street. By David Russell. The Union Inn which recently closed has joined the ranks of the ‘Lost Pubs’ of Rye. The building was originally two 16th century cottages and a small shop. The cottages may have been licensed centuries ago, but by the 19th century … Continue reading The Union Inn
The Union Inn East Street
The Pubs of Rye no. 2 By David Russell The Union Inn which recently closed has joined the ranks of the ‘Lost Pubs’ of Rye. The building was originally two 16th century cottages and a small shop.