Rye Town Crier Introduces The Bride & Groom Rex Swain, the best known Town Crier in all England makes another momentous cry from the steps of Rye Town Hall. Crier
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Rex Swain runs through this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, linking individual reports and recollections into a broader picture of local life. Among the pieces gathered here are “Local Personalities”, “Sad Month for Rye”, “Rye Garden Safari”, and “Editorial”, each adding its own detail to the story. Together they offer a characterful route through the magazine’s record of local life, memory and change.
Local Personalities
What’s the difference in being a local personality to being a local character?
Royal Proclamation
OYEZ! OYEZ! OYEZ!
Editorial
GREAT CHARACTERS OF RYE Every town has its share of characters who add colour to the area and become well known to every resident. They brighten the lives of most the people they meet and become a focal point of the period in which they live.
Two Of The Cinque Ports Finest
Two of the best loved characters from East Sussex and Kent can often be seen together on ceremonial occasions in any Cinque Port Town.
Sad Month for Rye
By Jim Hollands This job of Editor of “Rye’s Own” has many great moments. I am able to share in the good times enjoyed by Rye and Rye people, support the town when outside forces threaten to change our way of life and enjoy victories and achievements of Ryers young and old. But there are … Continue reading Sad Month for Rye
The One and Only Rex
A Ryer Through and Through Rye Town Crier, Rex Swain, recently celebrated his Eightieth Birthday. His boundless energy in carrying out up to 100 functions a year in his distinctive Town Crier ‘uniform’ has not diminished one iota since he was 18 and
Pen & Ink December 2010
Store War The Store war between Tesco and Sainsbury is becoming a farce, neither of these stores should be allowed to build on the lower school site because of the access problems.
Stan’s Old Bike
STAN’S OLD BICYCLE By Lesley Wade Rex Swain’s little poem came at a most opportune time! Bringing back memories of a dear neighbour of my mine.
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.