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📍 Rye

Rye (Rye), located in East Sussex, England, is an ancient town steeped in history. The ancient town has preserved a large amount of medieval architecture and features, making it a popular tourist destination. In Rye, visitors can enjoy old cobbled streets, quaint wooden houses, and picturesque views.

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Rye was founded in the 8th century AD and was an important seaport. In 1066, after the Norman conquest of England, Rye became a defensive fortress in England to resist French aggression. Later, the town joined a coalition called Cinque Ports (Cinque Ports), which consists of five ports and is responsible for maintaining maritime defense in south-east England. Over time, Rye's seaport status gradually declined due to river blockage and shoreline changes. Right after arriving, the family-run supermarket Jempson's is right outside Rye's train station. We have been supporting local products for the past 50 years. You can find quite a few East Sussex or Kent specialties in supermarkets, and there are many exquisite souvenirs to choose from!

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In the city center, you can see quite a few cobblestone alleys like this, lined with medieval half-timbered houses on both sides.

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Many of the house signs are ceramic, showing the uniqueness of each home and at the same time representing the unity of the Rye community.

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There are many boutiques in the center of the town, showcasing works by local artists and designers.

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Rye Castle Rye Castle

Rye Castle (also known as Ypres Tower) is a medieval castle seated in Rye, built in the 13th century. The castle used to be a defensive fortress to protect Rye from invaders. After being washed away by wind and rain for hundreds of years, Rye Castle is now a museum showcasing Rye's history and heritage to the public. Here, you can enjoy medieval weapons, armor, and other daily necessities, and feel like the past.

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A former fortress has also been preserved next to the castle, which has now become a part of past history. From here, you can overlook the neighboring houses and the suburbs.

🍴 The Fig

Afterwards, we went to a restaurant that mainly served vegetarian food and ordered an Asian Goodness Bowl (£16) and a Halloumi Tikka (£15.75). The colors are mixed, the dishes are exquisite, and the combination of various ingredients has a sense of stratification, and it is also very nutritious and balanced!

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Passionfruit Soda (left), Green Smoothie (right)

For drinks, we ordered a glass of passion fruit soda (£3.75) and a cup of Green Smoothie (£4), which were exquisite and rich.

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St Mary's Church Church of Saint Mary

After lunch, we went to St. Mary's Church. Outside the church, there is a small bookshelf called Lockdown Library. It is a small library established by local residents during the pandemic, so everyone can borrow books for free. I feel that this thoughtful idea should be popularized in more cities or towns to encourage this kind of sharing economy (Sharing Economy) within communities.

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St Mary's Church is an old church in Rye, built in the 12th century. The church is famous for its magnificent gothic architecture and unique bell. In addition to the exquisite flower windows, visitors can also climb the church tower to overlook the entire town of Rye.

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As soon as you advance in the church, you can see the “Baijiabu” woven together by local residents. Each piece represents Rey in the hearts of the residents. Full of heart and great significance.

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Unlike other churches, St. Mary's Church carefully explains the biblical story behind every window. And the highly saturated colors of this flower window depict a picture of Jesus Christ being born.

Cobbles Tea Room

Hidden behind the grass, it is a traditional English teahouse filled with idyllic scenery. We ordered an English pancake set and an English pancake cake set, including a pot of English tea. Slowly enjoy the afternoon here and spend a relaxing afternoon.

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Lamb House

Lamb House is an ancient building in central Rye, built in the early 18th century. This house has been home to many famous writers, the most famous of which is the English novelist Henry James (Henry James), who created many famous works here, such as “Daisy Miller” (Daisy Miller) and “Washington Square” (Washington Square). Lamb House is currently managed by a national trust and is open to visitors.

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Rye Fish Market

Since Rye is almost completely surrounded by the sea, the fish market also sells fresh seafood every day. Also, the price is very reasonable. We bought a sea bream and three scallops for only £8.5, and the clerk also carefully keeps the seafood in an ice pack to keep it warm.

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All in all, the whole town of Rye gives people a strong sense of unity. Every resident supports their town and local shops in their own way, which makes people deeply feel the historical charm hidden in this ancient town.

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