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Mermaid Street, Rye - Photo:
Cathy Cox
CCL |
A characterful harbour
town in East Sussex, Rye was an important
Channel port until the sea began to recede in
the 16th century.
It has some fine old
buildings and a steep cobbled street leads the
visitor unerringly to the Mermaid Inn.
The
arcaded town hall dates from 1742. |