Tag: Rye

Marina Plan Has Fatal Flaw

 

Another Report from November 2003 Issue of “Rye’s Own”

A Marina Plan put forward by Millwood Designer Homes at the instigation of Rye Partnership has a fatal flaw.

The actual proposed Marina for 100 moorings and 100 homes on a site south of the River Brede opposite the stretch of river from Philips Boat Yard to the old Rother Iron Works Buildings, is quite feasible, but the idea of building a lock in the Rother Ironwork Areas to keep enough water in The Strand for boats to float at all times is a non starter and has already caused concern among knowledgable local folk, including Rye Fire Chief Andy Polly. Continue reading Marina Plan Has Fatal Flaw

The Very Heart of Rye

First Published in the November 2003 Issue of “Rye’s Own”

The old Lion Street School, now the home of the Rye Library and Further Education Centre, has a question mark hanging over it’s future existence.There are proposals for the Library to be re-sited in a new building on the old Central Garage site, there are also plans for moving some of the educational facilities to this new building.

Continue reading The Very Heart of Rye

When ‘Dunkirk’ Came to Rye

More Previously Unpublished Photographs.

Pictures from the Albert Sanders Collection.

It seemed that half the population of Rye was employed when the film ‘Dunkirk’ produced by was made in the town and the surrounding area in the early summer of 1957. Continue reading When ‘Dunkirk’ Came to Rye

Fishing in Rye Bay

 

By The Reluctant Mate

This is a true account of 8 months as a mate on a Rye Bay trawler, it happened quite by accident when I was made redundant about 12 years ago. My skipper had just lost his boat when it was de- commissioned and he was looking to purchase a small boat he could possibly work single handed. Continue reading Fishing in Rye Bay

Artist’s Double Take

 

From Postcards and information supplied by Frank Palmer

A.R. Quinton (1853 – 1934) the well known and highly competent Water-colour artist, whose love of the English countryside is reflected in his paintings, resulted in his works being used to illustrate books such as ‘The Historic Thames’ written by Hilaire Belloc in 1907. Continue reading Artist’s Double Take

My 30 Years In Rye

My 30 Years In Rye

By Julie Brett (nee’ Ditcher)

Hello to everyone in beautiful Rye. I finally got round to writing
another part of my story. With each edition that I receive of Rye’s
Own it brings more memories. Continue reading My 30 Years In Rye

The Loss of The Sweet Hope

The Loss of The Sweet Hope

Written by Harry Davis

Harry Davis, well known Rye journalist wrote this Operatic Recitation in memory of the men lost on the Rye Trawler Sweet Hope. It was performed by members of Rye Dramatic and Operatic Society

Recited by Mr. Wm. Dawes, at the Entertainment by the Rye Dramatic & Operatic Society in aid of the “Sweet Hope” Fund, January 1895. Continue reading The Loss of The Sweet Hope

The Queen in Rye

From the March 2002 issue of Rye’s Own

There was a time when the Royal Ensign flew over Rye Town Hall. Thirty-three years ago Queen Elizabeth II came to visit Rye and was given such a warm welcome by the people of this Town. Continue reading The Queen in Rye