The Herald of Rye Over 100 years ago “The Herald of Rye”, a magazine very similar in it’s aims to “Rye Own”, was published by Harry Davis who lived at ‘Watlands’ Udimore Road. Harry was involved in many Rye Clubs and Committees. He was Secretary of Rye Cycling Club and Rye Sports Day Committee, so … Continue reading Titbits from February 2004
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This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Harry Davis, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. The trail includes “The Loss of The Sweet Hope”, “The Globe Inn – Rye”, “Titbits from February 2004”, and “Tai Chi Comes to Rye”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account. It is a collection to browse for both the main story and the small, telling details that a local magazine notices.
The Globe Inn – Rye
The Pubs of Rye No. 4 The Globe Inn by David Russell The Globe opened in 1834 when a 50 year lease on this piece of land was granted to John Wheeler by the Reverend Lamb of Iden. John Wheeler, a beer retailer, then became the Globe’s first landlord. The lease included the cliff behind … Continue reading The Globe Inn – Rye
Tai Chi Comes to Rye
Stuart Innes first became aware of Tai Chi when he was involved with oil exploration in China in the early 80s. On his return to London he studied the Chen Man Ch’ing style of Tai Chi with a pupil of Nigel Sutton the world-renowned teacher. He was soon invited to join Nigel’s own association; Zhong-Ding … Continue reading Tai Chi Comes to Rye
The Loss of The Sweet Hope
The Loss of The Sweet Hope Written by Harry Davis Harry Davis, well known Rye journalist wrote this Operatic Recitation in memory of the men lost on the Rye Trawler Sweet Hope. It was performed by members of Rye Dramatic and Operatic Society Recited by Mr. Wm. Dawes, at the Entertainment by the Rye Dramatic … Continue reading The Loss of The Sweet Hope
Town Crier March 2001
50 Policemen Called to Domestic Incident at Rye Harbour Fifty Policemen Attend Domestic Incident at Rye Harbour According to the Rye Observer 50 (fifty) policemen attended an incident at Tram Road, Rye Harbour on Tuesday 20 February in what was reported as a nine hour siege drama. The incident was resolved at 2 am on … Continue reading Town Crier March 2001
Twentieth Century Rye
By Jim Hollands The Edwardian Era When Rye heralded in the 20th. century Frank Jarrett was the Mayor, as indeed he had been for the previous year and would be for 1901 but the man who was making the most impact at the time was surely the towns illustrious picture maker Mr. E. Whiteman. This … Continue reading Twentieth Century Rye