Bodiam Castle
We were heading back to London after a few very enjoyable days in Rye, but on the way stopped to see Bodiam Castle, and Bayham Old Abbey. They are both fascinating and it... READ MORE
The Church of St Thomas in Winchelsea
We had walked in the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and decided to take a quick look at Winchelsea. Our first impression was that it was similar to Rye, although much quieter, but then... READ MORE
Rye Harbour
We drove out or Rye, along the River Rother, and down to Rye Harbour, only about two miles outside Rye. When we left there was a seagull on the car, and yet another... READ MORE
Corners in Rye
This post is about a few corners in Rye, bits and pieces discovered while walking round. READ MORE
Main streets in Rye
The town is small and the main streets in Rye can easily be explored in a few days. READ MORE
Walls and Gates of Rye
I thought it would be fun to find the walls and gates of Rye, and this was slowly done during our stay. But it was just so hot that progress was very slow! READ MORE
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Bodiam Castle
We were heading back to London after a few very enjoyable days in Rye, but on the way stopped to see Bodiam Castle, and Bayham Old Abbey. They are both fascinating and it made for a good journey home.
The Church of St Thomas in Winchelsea
We had walked in the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and decided to take a quick look at Winchelsea. Our first impression was that it was similar to Rye, although much quieter, but then we saw the Church of St Thomas … Continued
Rye Harbour
We drove out or Rye, along the River Rother, and down to Rye Harbour, only about two miles outside Rye. When we left there was a seagull on the car, and yet another when we arrived. Seagulls will be one … Continued
Corners in Rye
This post is about a few corners in Rye, bits and pieces discovered while walking round.
Main streets in Rye
The town is small and the main streets in Rye can easily be explored in a few days.
Walls and Gates of Rye
I thought it would be fun to find the walls and gates of Rye, and this was slowly done during our stay. But it was just so hot that progress was very slow!
Evening walk in Rye
It was the end of a very hot day and we went for a delightful evening walk in Rye along the River Tillingham.
St Mary’s Church in Rye
It was proving to be a very hot week and so it was a relief to explore the cooler interior of St Mary’s Church in Rye. The church stands on the edge of the town, on top of the hill, … Continued
Sissinghurst
The last major cleanup after the house sale is finally done and we are taking a few days off for a visit to Rye, stopping at Sissinghurst along the way. Somehow it looks as if we have chosen one of … Continued
Churches and a Monastery in Sandwich
Similar to all the Mediaeval towns I have seen, there are several churches and a former monastery in Sandwich.