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

Rye’s Water Festival

Rye In Bloom Rye’s Water Festival An exciting new event at Strand Quay. Rye’s very first Water Festival took place from 10am-4pm on Saturday 22nd May. A celebration of Rye’s environmental heritage and its watery past and present was organised by Rye in Bloom as part of its entry in the national Britain in Bloom … Continue reading Rye’s Water Festival

The Jane Ann of Rye in Arundel 1898

By Ron Dellar Almost two years now out of Rye – two years trying to get used to living here in West Sussex (it is different to East Sussex!) but two years in the course of which I have, on various occasions, been seen lurking round corners in Rye and two years in which time … Continue reading The Jane Ann of Rye in Arundel 1898