History Walks

A Walk around Rye

Perched on its hill, medieval Rye fuels the imagination with its unhurried airs and cobbles, its wealth of old buildings – it is a small but beautifully formed town.

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An island kingdom once surrounded by sea but the winds and the storms won a great battle and the sea retreated leaving the town marooned inland.

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Rye, with its medieval airs and cobbled streets, its history as a Cinque Port, the smugglers and its people, has been written about and photographed to distraction after all, it is one of the most picturesque towns in England.

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This guide explores Rye and adds some of the stories of the town to bring the walk alive.

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Take your time and enter into the spirit of the town – it could take an hour, but it may take all day.