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Rye (England)

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Rye town (1991 pop. 4,127), East Sussex, SE England, on the Rother River. It is a tourist resort and small port with boatbuilding and netmaking industries. Rye was one of the "ancient towns" added to the Cinque Ports . It had a thriving trade in the 17th cent. but decayed after the recession of the sea early in the 19th cent. There are remains of an ancient friary, a large Norman and Early English church, the 12th-century Ypres Tower, and the Thomas Peacocke school (1636). The dramatist John Fletcher was born in Rye. ... Read more
Catcher in the Rye, The
The Oxford Companion to American Literature Catcher in the Rye, The, novel by J.D. Salinger , published...asks her to run away with him to the New England countryside. Righteously angered by his...would like to be “the catcher in the rye.” Mistaken in his recollection of...playing some game in this big field of rye and all. ... Read more
Rye
Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names Rye, Australia, Denmark, UK, USA 1. UK (England): formerly Ria ‘(Place) at the Island’ from the Old English...x2018;at the’.2. USA (New York): settled in 1660 and named after the Rye in England. Read more

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Property: The tourist resort that once protected England HOT SPOT RYE, EAST SUSSEX
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 8/31/2002; ; 472 words ; ...miles from the English Channel, Rye used to help the original Cinque Ports to defend south-east England against invasion by sea. Now...it has its compensations. "Rye's property market does well...In addition to buyers from Rye and London, we sell second homes...Holland. This steady demand means ... Read more
Lend Me Your Wheels.(The Good Life)(England's George in Rye hotel offers vintage cars for guest use)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: Newsweek International; 3/10/2008; ; 193 words ; ...more money and imagination into supplying cars for their guests. Some are even handing over the keys: the George in Rye, England, allows guests to use six classic models, including the ever-popular 1957 Jaguar XK-150S (from $810 per person for two... Read more
Time to up your ticket to Rye; PROPERTY ON SUNDAY.
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 3/2/2003; ; 700+ words ; Byline: TOM ROWLAND Rye is an ancient town on the Kent/Sussex border...of the proposed development goes ahead, Rye should get an expensive electrified rail...and around its church. That is changing. Rye has its own waterside regeneration project... Read more
Taking a Rye view; HOMES AND PROPERTY;With its mix of historic charm and rufty-tufty bluster, Rye has appeal for every Londoner in need of escape.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 2/28/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...historic charm and rufty-tufty bluster, Rye has appeal for every Londoner in need of...tower. Unlike some southern-coastal towns, Rye has managed to retain its seaside charm...takes oneand-a-half hours). Approaching Rye via nearby Lydd, you're thrown straight... Read more
Time Off: Travel: Ghost catcher in the Rye; Wil Marlow spends a spooky night in one of the UK's most haunted villages.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England); 10/21/2003; 700+ words ; Byline: Wil Marlow THE picturesque village of Rye, Sussex,looks an innocent enough place by day. The tiny houses...falls and the Victorian-style street lamps flicker into life,Rye takes on a more sinister air. The cold seeps in quickly as...Suddenly,as you pace the streets,it's not hard to believe that ... Read more
Greyhounds: ROTA disbands at Rye following Smith death.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 9/7/2000; 283 words ; THE Rye Owners' and Trainers' Association (ROTA) has...year took a leading role in the operation of Rye House when it seemed to be on the verge of...free to offer their greyhounds for racing at Rye without the need to join the Association-thus... Read more
June date for Rye's return.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 5/22/2006; 290 words ; Byline: By Jim Cremin RYE HOUSE has a new provisional opening date...4 for a 7pm meeting with all interested Rye House trainers and owners at Hoddesdon Conservative...racing responsibility for both Henlow and Rye. Everyone has seen what a good job Bill... Read more
Lesley lets Rye owners and trainers take charge.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 10/4/1999; ; 291 words ; OWNERS and trainers at Rye House will have a hands-on involvement in...have formed a committee of eight and ROTA (Rye House Owners' and Trainers' Association...are fronting ROTA, whose aim is to make Rye House come alive again . Said Smith: The... Read more
Butcher in the Rye
Magazine article from: The Spectator; 2/14/2004; ; 698 words ; ...death Alien Grebell in the declining Cinque port town of Rye on the east Sussex coast. Grebell was the brother-in-law...cornerstone of the Whig oligarchy that had come to rule Rye. Can Breads' story tell us something about the progress of Rye from the failure, amid the religious turbulence of 17th...see ... Read more
Greyhounds: Time is called on Rye greyhounds; Under-fire circuit shuts gates after Sunday card.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 9/22/2004; 495 words ; Byline: Jonathan Kay RYE HOUSE owners and trainers have been left...speedway season is drawing to a close. The Rye House Rockets, who use the stadium and are...on this occasion, much to the sadness of Rye veteran Ernie Gaskin, who last week reflected... Read more

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Free Article O'Hanlon's Rye is brewed in Devon, in the South West of England, and imported by Phoenix Imports of Ellicot City, MD.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Modern Brewery Age; 3/17/2003
Free Article Fight to keep painting of famous Rye playwright in England.
Newspaper article from: Rye & Battle Observer (St. Leonards-on-Sea, England); 1/10/2008
Free Article Painting of Rye playwright to stay in England.
Newspaper article from: Rye & Battle Observer (St. Leonards-on-Sea, England); 1/25/2008

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