Rye had a fine brass band for many years. Alas it is no more. This photograph was taken shortly before the Second War, in 1938, and was loaned to us by Sylvia Cutting whose Dad Bill can be seen third from the left in the top row.
Tag: Tilling Green Entertainments Committee
This collection traces Tilling Green Entertainments Committee across Rye’s Own, bringing formal news together with the personalities and everyday moments behind the name. The trail includes “Winnie – The Last Article” and “Rye Town Band 1938”, offering several ways into the subject rather than a single potted account.
Winnie – The Last Article
Winnie Hollands died on Sunday 10 June 2001. The last of this article was written on the 6 June 2001. Adventures in Rye By Winnie Hollands “The war in Europe is over”. When those words came over the radio we all cheered. Rye was ablaze with bunting and naval ratings from their base at the New Road School … Continue reading Winnie – The Last Article