Tag: Simmons Quay

This Rye’s Own collection brings together articles connected with Simmons Quay, drawing news, memories and magazine features into one path through the archive. The trail includes “The Building of Simmons Quay” and “Scallop Festival”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account.

The Building of Simmons Quay

Simmons Quay – Has Been Open for Ten Years The new Quay at the Fishmarket in Rye has been in use now for 10 Years. It has proved to be a safe and workable arrangement that transformed the old fishing boat base from the most dangerous berth in the UK to the second safest fishing boat … Continue reading The Building of Simmons Quay

Scallop Festival

Celebrate the Scallop! If you’ve never watched a scallop race then you could be in for a real treat as the ancient Cinque Ports town of Rye, East Sussex heads towards its 11th Rye Bay Scallop week. The hilarious What a Load of Scallops race sees teams running around the town with barrow loads of … Continue reading Scallop Festival