Dear Editor,
May we use your columns to explain why the Rye Conservation Society has written to Rother Planning Department to object to the proposal to further extend the Town’s development boundaries. Continue reading Pen & Ink
Tag: Rock Channel
On The Waterfront
The pictures on this page come from the Derek Phillips collection. They were all taken in and around the Phillips Yard in Rock Channel. The picture at the top of the page shows the yard with Rye as a background during the 1950’s. The shot of fishermen mending their nets is from a much earlier time, probably around 1910. Continue reading On The Waterfront
A Matter Of Common Sense
The recent disclosure of a substantial building development and Marina plan might be more convincing if Rye had already been provided with a Bypass to alleviate the already desperate situation that prevails in South Undercliff where heavy traffic vibrations are undermining the very foundations of the citadel, and a proper flood prevention plan that caters for water coming down the rivers as well as the danger of tidal water from the sea. Continue reading A Matter Of Common Sense
On The Waterfront
Opening of New Rye Harbour Lifeboat Station
by Tom Tallow
Proposed opening and presentation of Rye Harbour R.N.L.I. Inshore rescue boat booked for Easter Monday afternoon. A “Good Do” well worth attending.
“Carrick Lass,” new Scottish type Trawler of 50’ L.O.A. now fishing out of Rye. Owner: D. Lamb, Skipper: M. Sharp, Crew: R. Smith. Continue reading On The Waterfront