Swim wade or paddle, the people of Hythe, Romney Marshes, Rye and Hastings wanted to avoid of these summer pastimes during the bad weather of December and January. The low depression in December that caused a tidal surge that almost topped the defences in many places between Folkestone and Hastings.
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Romney Marshes 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 “Exciting Times for the Wheelers”, “Wheeler of the Wheelers”, and “Jimper’s Jottings”, 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.
When the Hunt met in Rye
Up to 1966 the Romney Marsh Hunt was an often seen spectacle in and around Rye. The traditional Boxing Day Hunt usually set off from a well known Rye Hostelry, The George Hotel, the Peace & Plenty and The King’s Head (now known as the ‘Top O’ The Hill’)
Wheeler of the Wheelers
His name is Dave Wheeler, he rides for Rye Wheelers and this year he has swept all before him. He has raced to the very pinicle of his sport of Road Time Trialing. He lives near Old Romney, you may have seen him out training on the Romney Marshes where he spends many hours … Continue reading Wheeler of the Wheelers
Exciting Times for the Wheelers
Wheelers in the News The Rye & District Wheelers have been in the news quite a lot recently. Their Marathon Charity Roller Ride for ARRCC got publicity in the Rye Observer and an
Easter Visitors Guide to Rye
A Quick Guide To Rye To view Rye there is only one satisfactory way, on foot. The town is very compact and all places of interest are within easy walking distance of each other. Leave your car in one of the car parks scattered around the foot of the town and proceed on Shank’s Pony.