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  • War Memorial

    I am a member of the History Group from the joint villages of Aston Upthorpe and Aston Tirrold in Oxfordshire (was Berkshire in WW1) We are just starting a project on our war dead of WW1 and one of the casualties named on our memorial and in St Michaels Church Aston Tirrold, is Lance Corporal … read more

    Judy Barradell-Smith

  • The Match of the Century

    Ashdown of Kent CC and Wensley of Sussex CC and Auckland (9 wickets for 36 runs against Otago in 1920’s) played the full Isle of Oxney eleven on the Wittersham Farm Cricket ground belonging to my 2nd x 1 cousin Colonel John Body. Just found out as it was reported in The Kent Messenger 11th … read more

    Ivor Body
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  • Dr Park’s Surgery

    Does anyone have, or could anyone refer me to, any known photographs of the interior of 112 High Street, Rye? For about a hundred years, I believe, this was the Dr’s surgery, so many thousands have passed through and worked here. I am in touch with the previous owners, but intending to restore the house … read more

    Guy Harris

  • Bus Routes of the Past

    Researching two photographs I am unable to find what the route or service numbers are. 1) Southdown original livery ie pre 1969 number blind 1*2 so is this 152? as middle is obliterated. 2) 1915 single deck bus with board on front Beckley-Northiam-Bride-Westfield- Hastings and passing near to a pub at a junction, registration AP7319, … read more

    G Dinnage
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  • St Mary’s Church Northiam History

    I am an nearly retired architect undertaking a postgraduate course in building conservation. Our latest course work is to write an illustrated essay on a medieval church with Victorian alterations.I am looking for historical information on St Mary’s and should be glad someone could advise me where to start looking for information. Many Thanks. … read more

    Geoff Mules

  • History of Udimore

    Am now open to hearing from just about anyone who can add any information regarding the history of the village. This might include any era up to today’s date! Anecdotes also welcome. … read more

    Colin Knight
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  • Rye Memorial – James Walter Mesher

    Gunner Mesher was born in Rye and his parents were recorded as living at The Reading Room, Rye Harbour when he was killed 8 May 1915. I would be interested to hear from anyone who may know something about him – I am researching the history of his battery and know a bit about his … read more

    Alan Jones
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  • Pett Level History

    Who can tell me some history about Pett Level? I live in the US but an interested in finding my roots. Thanks, Troy Pett … read more

    Troy Pett

  • History of Winchelsea

    Does anyone know of any books on the history of Winchelsea from late 18th century onwards, particularly the lace making community. … read more

    Sally Gross
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  • Leasam House

    Leasam house was were I lived for 5 years back in the 1980s and was wandering if there is anyone out there who knew of history of the house. I know Lord and Lady Wander lived there during the war. … read more

    Claire Humphrys / Chatfield
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Flackley Ash Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
Flackley Ash Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Located in the Sussex countryside 4 miles from the historic town of Rye, Flackley Ash is a delightful Grade II … more

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Brisley or Brissenden and Shoesmith Ancestry

Any information on Brisley, Shoesmith or Huggett family ancestors from Peasmarsh or Tenterden would be appreciated please. My 3rd gt … more

Janet Hopkins

I became friends with Chris and Janet in Shirley, when Chris was a curate. I recently found some photos of … more

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