Rye, East Sussex Church Square 1970s postcard

Postcard

 

• Picture / Image:  Church Square at Rye. Photo by Mrs B. Sellens Southdown WI
• Publisher:  East Sussex Federation of Women's Institutes / Judges of Hastings
• Postally used:  no
• Stamp:  n/a
• Postmark(s):  n/a
• Sent to:  n/a
• Notes & Key words:  bumped corner

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Text from the free encyclopedia WIKIPEDIA may appear below to give a little background information:

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The small town of Rye, in East Sussex, England, now stands approximately two miles from the open sea and is at the confluence of three rivers: the River Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. In medieval times, however, as an important member of the Cinque Ports confederation, it was at the head of an embayment of the English Channel and almost entirely surrounded by the sea.

Rye is officially a civil parish but with its historic roots has the status of a town; it has a population of 4009 (2001 census). During its history its association with the sea has included being involved with smuggling gangs of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Those historic roots and its charm^[2] make it a tourist destination, and much of its economy is based on that: there are a number of hotels, guest houses, B&B's and restaurants ^[3] , as well as other attractions, catering for the visitor. There is a small fishing fleet, and Rye Harbour has facilities for yachts and other vessels.

A known demonym for the people who live in the town is 'Ryers' and in Sussex they are sometimes referred to as 'Mud Heads'.^[4]