Memories of life in a Rye draper’s shop in the early 1920s By J C Pulford The stairs that led up to Florence Sparrow’s bedroom above a Rye draper’s shop also led to the roof. Here, ‘off-duty’ hours were often spent reading, sunbathing
Tag: Peasmarsh
Explore Peasmarsh through Rye’s Own, from remembered scenes and historical detail to the news and personalities that gave the place its character. Readers can move between “Air Warfare Over Rye”, “Horse & Cart”, “Wild Boar”, “The Life and Times of Reg Weeks”, and “The Jempson Story Part One”, seeing how the subject appeared at different moments in the magazine. Together they offer a characterful route through the magazine’s record of local life, memory and change.
What’s in a Name
By Arthur Woodgate At 6.30 am. off we went along Wish Street where we met up with a friend of my mother, a Mrs Milton. We then met up with mother’s sister, Aunt Martha (I wonder why they called me Arthur!) and a crowd of Ryers. At the bottom of Leasam Hill – we all … Continue reading What’s in a Name
The Oliver Curd Trust
Young Oliver Curd died in November 2007 having battled bravely against Ewing’s Sarcomo, a form of cancer. During his illness his parents, Richard and Sarah Curd, were supported by family and friends, by the Conquest and Royal Marsden Hospitals and by cancer charities.
Rye FM
WHO IS ANDREW BANTOCK? Andrew Bantock MIBS – Station Manager designate Andy runs Station Z Media Production Services in Rye which is a company that designs and installs radio studios and also does audio production. Andy started his career in radio with the BBC in 1980 as a Technical Operator and since then has freelanced … Continue reading Rye FM
Fair Trade Fortnight
Jempsons of Peasmarsh will be fully supporting FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT to be held this year from 26th February to 11th March. The Jempson/Budgens stores in Rye, Hawkhurst and Battle will also specially promote their ranges of FAIRTRADE products. Jempsons in-store cafe at Peasmarsh and their coffee shops in Rye, Hastings and Battle will lend their weight … Continue reading Fair Trade Fortnight
Horse & Cart
By Arthur Woodgate Once again I am entering the world of fantasy mixed with a few points of fact. Basically my semi fable is centred round the junction of School Lane and Main Street, Peasmarsh, but unlike so many people today, I hope to move on through the main structure of my story to its … Continue reading Horse & Cart
The Stewart May Empire
By Arthur Woodgate Old House Farm, owned by Ashton Selmes, was swallowed into the Stewart May empire. Ashton Selmes, who was quite a well known farmer and ploughing contractor, also at one time owned the land which is now the housing estate of Brickfield and Park View. It was here, when it was just a … Continue reading The Stewart May Empire
Air Warfare Over Rye
Issue – August 2007 By Barry Floyd My sister and I were evacuees from London at the outbreak of the war, on September 3rd 1939, and were accepted as pupils at Rye Grammar School by the Headmaster, Mr. Jacobs. That first hard winter – – there were very heavy snow falls in January 1940 and … Continue reading Air Warfare Over Rye
Tesco Store a Fait Accompli
Rye M.P. Michael Foster revealed at a meeting aimed at stopping the giant retail chain Tesco from coming to Rye that “It’s a done deal” and there is very little that can be done to prevent a large store being built on the Ferry Road old Primary School site unless Rother District Council refuses planning … Continue reading Tesco Store a Fait Accompli
Rye Bowls Club Victorious over Touring Side
Rye Victory Over Frinton-on-Sea The sun shone again for the exciting match held on Monday September 5th between Rye Bowls Club and Frenton-on-Sea Bowls Club who are on a week’s tour. Mr. Richard Roffe, Secretary of the club stated that their tours started seven years ago and have been very popular with both club players … Continue reading Rye Bowls Club Victorious over Touring Side