J. L. DEACON F. R. Hist. S. printed the first edition his his amazing “Ancient Rye” early in the 20th. century, the fifth edition hit the bookstands in 1927 and contains this great picture of the Landgate in Georgian times.
Tag: Deadman’s Lane
Deadman’s Lane provides the setting for this group of Rye’s Own articles, where buildings, people and events meet in the magazine’s record of the district. Among the pieces gathered here are “”Rye’s Own” News – May 2004”, “Pen & Ink October 2001”, and “The Landgate In Old Times”, each adding its own detail to the story. Read together, the articles show how public events and private memories become part of the town’s shared story.
“Rye’s Own” News – May 2004
Wish Street Car Park Under Threat Planning approval is being sought for two blocks of five story flats on the old Gas Works site behind the Kettle O’ Fish. The site was originally deemed unsafe for building purposes because of the high chemical content in the ground left by the residue of tens of years … Continue reading “Rye’s Own” News – May 2004
Pen & Ink October 2001
To The Editor In your July Edition on page 16/17 there is a group picture in which you identify Mr. J. H. Gasson. I believe the picture was taken in 1922 and represents a charabang outing by the Globe Inn Darts Club. The man in the middle of the row, 7th from the left was … Continue reading Pen & Ink October 2001