We Will Remember Them
These pictures are from the Rye’s Own picture archive
So many Rye Names on the Memorial Cross
Tag: Rye British Legion
Remembrance Parade
Remembrance Parade and Church Service Sunday 8 November – Times and Venues
Parade leaves Adams at 10.35am. March Past Town Hall 10.40 am. Church Service at St Mary’s 10.55 am. The Mayor of Rye, Bernardine Fiddimore will take the Salute from the Town Hall Steps with other members of Rye Town Council at 10.40 am.
Lots of pictures from past parades at Rye Continue reading Remembrance Parade
Rye Remembrance Parade
Film: Rye Remembers – 1967
Rye British Legion At Dunkirk
In glorious sunny early autumn weather Rye & District British Legion, led by the Branch President Col Anthony Kimber, visited Dunkirk and its hinterland to consider the May 1940 operations. Continue reading Rye British Legion At Dunkirk
Poppy Appeal Presentation
Presentation Evening
March saw a presentation of certificates by Group Captain Derek North of the Royal British Legion to some of the Rye Sea Cadets for their outstanding work towards the poppy appeal in Rye this year.
The amount raised by the Rye Area to date is £13,631.95 Continue reading Poppy Appeal Presentation
60 Years On
VE Celebrations are Remembered The heroes of the Second World War donned their medals and paraded through the streets of Rye to mark the sixtieth year since Victory was declared in Europe. Continue reading 60 Years On