by Peter Etherden Despite the assurances in the October 2005 issue of Rye’s Own that all was well in this best of all possible (Bexhill and Lewes administered) worlds, permit me to express my continued scepticism that a cycle path will be constructed between Rye and Rye Harbour by the end of March 2006 or … Continue reading Cycling the Rye Harbour Tramway
Tag: Rye Golf Club
This collection traces Rye Golf Club across Rye’s Own, bringing formal news together with the personalities and everyday moments behind the name. Among the pieces gathered here are “The Rye & Camber Tram”, “Down Rye Way – John Hacking”, and “Cycling the Rye Harbour Tramway”, each adding its own detail to the story. Read together, the articles show how public events and private memories become part of the town’s shared story.
Down Rye Way – John Hacking
W. J. Hacking By Nan King The name of Hacking has been associated with the town of Rye as long as most residents can remember, and when William John Hacking was installed as Mayor on 24 May 1965. he was following on a family tradition of service to the Borough as his father had been a … Continue reading Down Rye Way – John Hacking
The Rye & Camber Tram
By Kenneth M Clark – (Rya) The South Eastern Railway’s single line branch to Rye Harbour, which had been opened in 1854 was only utilised for goods traffic and, consequently, there existed no means of transport between Rye and Rye Harbour for fishermen and such other persons as made their living at the Harbour. It … Continue reading The Rye & Camber Tram
Rye’s Own April 1966 Bits
Artisans Dine A hundred Golfers and guests spent a pleasant evening at the Annual Dinner and Dance of the Rye Artisans Golf Club, which was held at the George Hotel on Friday. The guests included prominent members of the Rye Golf Club.