Historical pictures

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This photograph of the Land Gate in Rye was taken by George Woods around 1900. It is part of the Ray Collection at Hastings Library.

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6. Rye - Land Gate, about 1900

Rye - Land Gate, about 1900 (mounted print 6) by George Woods