RYE TOWN HALL by Gemma Pocock. The hanging baskets and troughs of flowers outside Rye Town Hall took my eye as I passed by the other day. I knew a bit about St. Mary’s Church, Ypres Tower and The Landgate but very little about this imposing building. I was fascinated by what I found, hence this … Continue reading RYE TOWN HALL
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Step into the Rye’s Own archive for stories connected with RYE TOWN HALL, a place viewed through local news, memory, change and the experiences of those who knew it. The trail includes “Rye’s Seat of Power”, “The One and Only Rex”, “Rye Town Crier Film”, “The Ultimate Kick In The Teeth”, and “New Mayor and Deputy Mayor”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account. It is a collection to browse for both the main story and the small, telling details that a local magazine notices.
The Mayor’s Chair
By David Bourne The Mayor’s Chair in Rye Town Hall provides an interesting conundrum as to its origins. I knew that I had seen the Coat of Arms, that were emblazonned on the back, somewhere before.
Town Crier – January 2006
By Jim Hollands Wyn Remembers I have recently spent a lot of time visiting Wyn Vincent in Rye Memorial Care Centre and reminiscences of old Ryers got our minds working back to those times, prewar for her and post war for me, when this town was so rich in real characters.
Town Manager’s “Pride in Rye” Targets Recycling and Graffiti
The aim of this year’s Pride in Rye was to move on from the more traditional activities of tidying neglected areas and litter-picking to a more “pro-active” approach of correct litter/ waste disposal.
Rye’s Seat of Power
By Jim Hollands Rye Town Hall built in 1742, the third to stand on the site, has seen copious town history pass through its doors. The Borough Council had much power in the time of its construction returning two Members to Parliament and having complete control over local affairs and planning. Today, 250 years later, … Continue reading Rye’s Seat of Power
Town Crier
News and Gossip Pages Double Bluff? News of a new supermarket in Rye has been trickling out from East Sussex County Council officials. We … Continue reading Town Crier
The new Lord Warden
The new Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle, Admiral the Lord Boyce, GCB, OBE.,paid his first visit to Rye on Sunday 17 May.
Rye At War With Rother
“Rother No Good to Man Nor Beast” Angry residents packed Rye Town Hall on Tuesday 7 December for what was probably the most important, specially convened meeting to be held in the historic building since World War Two.
Town Hall Packed for Rye in Bloom Awards
AWARDS CEREMONY 2004 Sarah Raven, BBC Gardener’s World presenter, award winning gardening author and journalist was the star attraction at this year’s Rye in Bloom Awards ceremony.
Rother Debate Hots Up
Who would give Rye the best deal. Rother District Council of the old Rye Borough Council? No contest, Rye was far better served by the Borough and would be again if the system was reinstated.