Tesco or Houses? By Jim Hollands At the time of writing (26 March 2010), Rye is waiting to hear who are going to be the new owners of the old Primary School in Ferry Road. A meeting arranged ‘behind closed doors’ is expected to resolve who will be the purchaser. Will it be Tesco, who have an … Continue reading March 2010 – Tesco or Houses?
Tag: Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool runs through this selection from the Rye’s Own archive, linking individual reports and recollections into a broader picture of local life. Stories such as “March 2010 – Tesco or Houses?” and “Down by the Riverside” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture.
Down by the Riverside
When Ryers were young they used to walk hand in hand along the ‘MonkeyWalk’ and sit on the seat by the river. Today there is so much rubbish and filth on the bank alongside the path that runs from the Tillingham Bridge in Ferry Road to the Windmill, it fails to be the romantic place … Continue reading Down by the Riverside