The Rye Heritage Centre provides an ideal introduction to the town bringing together the Story of Rye set within the Rye Town Model. There are exhibitions about the area's heritage, a Smuggler's Attic experience, Vintage Penny Arcade, Gift shop and more
History & Anthropology Local Maritime
Strand Quay, Rye
Rye Heritage Centre - The Story of Rye has 2 ratings.
The Rye Heritage Centre offers visitors an overview of the history and culture of the charming town of Rye in East Sussex. Located in the heart of the town, this small museum provides information about Rye's past through various exhibits and displays. The center features a detailed town model with a sound and light show, which gives visitors a good introduction to Rye's layout and important landmarks. While some visitors find the model interesting, others feel it could benefit from updating. The center also houses some local artifacts and provides tourist information, making it a convenient stop for those exploring Rye. However, some guests mention that the museum's content is somewhat limited and could be expanded. The staff are generally described as helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. While the Rye Heritage Centre offers a basic introduction to the town's history, it may not be a must-see attraction for all visitors, especially those with limited time in Rye.
Sometimes when a relatively small space is managed really well, over decades, by people who fully appreciated the opportunity of what they had been loaned, and in so doing were given the enormous privilege of being able to provide such a super rare collection of interactive and entertaining vintage automata and working models that are seldom seen anywhere else in the Country on public display, this little space of marvelous mechanical delights and part of our costal social history was truly something to behold, reminisce over, relive fond childhood memories, show the children and the grandchildren and for a time spend a few pennies of sheer enjoyment down memory lane. One of the best collections of rare penny slot machines, novelties and working models in all of the UK, all upstairs, well set out, perfectly displayed, and earning money for the Heritage Centre. Fantastic.
Now imagine some fool decided to change all that, send two thirds of the machines back, and move the few remaining ones downstairs, a shadow of it's former self. I don't think Rye Heritage Centre is exactly awash with funds. The machines once brought a good income, not any more. Academics are usually not entrepreneurs and this is a typical example of how to trash something. I do hope whoever is currently in charge moves swiftly on., they probably think they're doing a good job? Unfortunately in most trusts and charities the hopeless get promoted and eventually end up at the top. In this instance they should be downgraded to a small kiosk to manage. I'm expecting some patronising response, but at the end of the day Rye Heritage Centre, you didn't appreciate what you had, and you ruined that for everyone. Shame on you.
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