Rye, East Sussex
Rye is a small
town in
East Sussex,
England, on the edge of the
Romney Marsh. Originally a
port, it was added to the
Cinque Ports, but is now inland as the
English Channel has retreated.
Notable buildings in the town include St Mary's church, the Ypres Tower and many of those on Mermaid Street. Famous residents have included Henry James.