Father Richard of St Anthony of Padua is among the all denomination clergy who take part in the 1961 Procession of Witness to the Regent Cinema for a combined service. Many local personalities can be picked out in this unique piece of film.
Tag: Father Richard
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Father Richard, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Readers can move between “Scouting in Rye”, “All Our Yesteryears”, and “Procession of Witness – Rye 1961”, seeing how the subject appeared at different moments in the magazine. Taken together, these pieces preserve the names, places and passing details that might otherwise slip out of the local record.
All Our Yesteryears
By Jim Hollands Who were the driving forces in the town fifty years ago? Who were in power at Rye Town Hall in the 1960’s? What was it like to live in a democratic Rye that ran its own affairs and was responsible for its own planning? 1965 and 66 were great years for Rye. … Continue reading All Our Yesteryears
Rye Loses a Great Champion
A Tribute to Keith Taylor By Jim Hollands As you go through life you meet just a few ‘very special’ people who are more interested in what they put into life rather than what they can get out. Dr. Keith Tayor was such a person.
Scouting in Rye
The 1st Rye Troop of Scouts ‘Captain Cory’s Own’ proudly held the official opening of their new Headquarters recently. Over 200 people, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Rye, Alderman and Mrs. W. J. Hacking, were present as Father Richard, the Group Scoutmaster, handed the key to County Commissioner,