For those that were unable to attend the Memorial Service here is Gary Bourn’s Tribute to his Dad Michael, Mick, Mike, Ernie, Mick the Milk, Mr Bourn, Sub Officer Bourn and even Russ Abbott are some of the names you have known my Dad by – His actual name was George Michael Albert – but … Continue reading My Dad – Gary Bourn’s Tribute
Tag: Frank Palmer
This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Frank Palmer, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. Stories such as “The Oak Inn”, “Victoria’s Medal”, “Rye Fights Back”, “Meryon of Rye – Killed in The Alps”, and “Beautiful Prospect to Look Upon” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture. It is a collection to browse for both the main story and the small, telling details that a local magazine notices.
George Marsden
By The Editor I was intrigued by Arthur Woodgate’s recollection of the 1937-40 Mayor of Rye George Marsden. The mystery surrounding where he came from and where he went in 1940 have haunted me since Arthur first told me about George Marsden’s Mayoralty so I decided I must delve deeper.
The First 10 Years 2000-2010
Who are the people that have controlled Rye’s destiny through the last decade and who will decide what will happen here during the next ten years?
Words & Pictures by Frank Palmer
This year is the 150th anniversary of the ‘Alpine Club’ the worlds first mountaineering club. Today there are such clubs in many countries of the world. Interest in mountains first started for Scientific reasons with Mont Blanc the highest point of the European Alps at 15.780 ft. which was first climbed in 1786, after a … Continue reading Words & Pictures by Frank Palmer
Pen & Ink Feb 2007
Dear Editor, The recent article by Rex Swain featuring the life and death of Tony Cager prompted me to search out a photo of the Rye Boys Club gym section, taken in the Mermaid Street School Headquarters, probably in the very early 1960’s.
The Oak Inn
Frank Palmer Collection (1902) This very rare photograph, from the Frank Palmer Collection, is of Rye’s ‘Unknown Inn’. The Oak Inn, situated in the building very recently part vacated by Ollio Books on the right and the Rye Art Galleries Easton Rooms, was active for a period of three years or so a little over … Continue reading The Oak Inn
The Oak Inn
This very rare photograph, from the Frank Palmer Collection, is of Rye’s ‘Unknown Inn’. The Oak Inn, situated in the building very recently part vacated by Ollio Books and the Rye Art Galleries Easton Rooms, was active for a period of three years or so a little over 100 years ago. By 1903, a year after … Continue reading The Oak Inn
Meryon of Rye – Killed in The Alps
Meryon of Rye Killed in The Alps By Frank Palmer Just inside the North Door of Rye Church attached to the wall are a number of brass plaques, memorials to members of the Meryon family who are buried elsewhere. One of these is to the memory of Lewis Kennard Meryon who was killed in a … Continue reading Meryon of Rye – Killed in The Alps
Victoria’s Medal
Rye Celebration Medals By Frank Palmer. The issue of official medals for Royal celebrations such as Coronations and Jubilees, were much more generous in the past and were pleasing moments for the recipients who, in many cases, had been involved in the event.
The Two Ronnies and Rye
The sad death recently of Ronnie Barker of the Two Ronnies and many other popular television comedy shows prompted Frank Palmer to bring in a copy of “Historic Rye” with both Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett’s signatures.