Richard Holdsworth, one time local man who has been writing articles in this magazine for years, has moved to Australia but can’t get out of the habit of producing words and pictures he thinks would interest our readers. Here Richard takes a trip to a town that has adopted a name we know only too … Continue reading A Fresh Look At Rye
Tag: Second World War
The Rye’s Own archive follows Second World War through contemporary reports and later recollections, capturing both the public spectacle and the details remembered locally. The trail includes “The Last Rye MP-Notepad”, “The Ashdowns of New Romney”, “The “Sprocket” Page”, and “Old Fisherman of Rye”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account. The result is less a formal history than a lively bundle of evidence, voices and remembered moments from the magazine’s pages.
The Last Rye MP-Notepad
This wonderful photograph from the Malcolm Turk Collection, is a potted history. There is so much information contained. The first question is Where is It? That’s easy. Pearson’s Cycle Works later became The Central Garage in Cinque Ports he building that was demolished in 2002 “In readiness for a library to be built.”
Local Soccer in the 60s
England won the World Cup in 1966 and this event sparked a ‘soccer boom’ in the country. So many youngsters took up the game, overfilling places in local teams many times over. Established teams created 2nd. and 3rd, elevens and new teams were born in towns and villages around the country.
Old Fisherman of Rye
Mr. Jacob “Shad” Gibbs 1865-1956 By Julie Brett (Ditcher) Great Granddaughter Jacob was born in 1865 in Rye, his father and four brothers were all from Rye and were all fishermen as he was to become at the age of 11. … Continue reading Old Fisherman of Rye
The Ashdowns of New Romney
There was a time, way back before the Second World War, that the cycling Ashdown family of New Romney, were fierce rivals with members of the Rye Wheelers at grass track events around the area.
Rye Bonfires of the Past
Recapture Moments from the Past, Worthy of Preservation. Sixty years ago in 1945 the Second World War had just reached it’s terrible conclusion with the discovery of the death camps in Europe and the dropping of two atom bombs on Japan.
Else Kuhlke At Rye 1933
“Timber boats” as they were known locally, were a common sight at The Strand in the years between the Wars. By 1934 Hitler had sole charge of Germany and a programme of re-armament began. This effort required vast amounts of raw materials and soon the German coasters that brought in the timber were re-loaded with … Continue reading Else Kuhlke At Rye 1933
It Was Hitler’s Fault
By Eric Streeton. Over the years in conversation with friends and acquaintances some had been surprised to learn that I was born in Rye. How come then Eric? Was the usual comment, I thought you were a Winchelsea man. Well it’s like this, it was Hitler’s fault. During the Second World War my Mother, Father, … Continue reading It Was Hitler’s Fault
Rye District Camera Club’s Golden Anniversary
The Rye & District Camera Club put on an annual Print Exhibition at the Further Education Centre, Lion Street on Saturday 10 September and celebrated 50 years of continuous activity.
Some of Rye’s Treasures
Drawings by Brian Hargreaves from Jo’ Kirkham’s “Ryennium” Antique Fire Fighting Appliance One of the Gungarden Cannon. Rye’s old Fire Engine. It was housed in the Town Hall and used to fight fires in the Town and local villages. Now lives in Rye Museum.