When you have a town as historic and fascinating as Rye, it’s easy to get pleasantly lost while being absorbed by the architecture and buildings as you meander around this ancient town’s winding streets. This gallery highlights just a few of the beautiful structures I came across while wandering around the town.
At the foot of Mermaid Street, RyeOn the corner of Rope WalkOn Conduit Hill, RyeOn Conduit Hill, RyePub on Wish Ward, RyeOn Mermaid StreetThis is a 15th century house, now a holiday home, famous for having one of England’s finest timbered and straw plastered bedrooms.Nighttime in RyeNighttime in RyeNighttime in RyeFirst House is a Georgian attached townhouse built by Thomas Lamb in 1789. It is now designated as a building of special architectural interest and historic note and is Grade II Listed. Sits at the top of Mermaid Street.RyeOn Lion Street, Rye18th century building which was home to novelist Henry James from 1898 to 1916. Is now open to the public.18th century building which was home to novelist Henry James from 1898 to 1916. Is now open to the public.Directly across from the Mermaid Inn, RyeBuilt in the 15th century and used as a hospital in the Napoleonic Wars. On Mermaid Street.Built in the 15th century and used as a hospital in the Napoleonic Wars. On Mermaid Street.Originally built as a meeting house by and for the Quakers, and later purchased by the Baptists. On Mermaid Street, Rye.Near the foot of Mermaid Street. The building was originally built in the 11th century, partially destroyed by the French-set fire of Rye in 1377, and rebuilt in 1490. It’s now privately owned.At the foot of Mermaid Street, Rye
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