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Rye United F.C.
Rye United Football Club was a football club based in Rye, East Sussex, England. They were the founding members of the Sussex County Football League, Sussex County League Division Two in 1952. The club were members of Division One of the league. On 20 March 2014, the club held an Extraordinary General Meeting at which it was decided to withdraw from the league with immediate effect. History Rye United F.C. Rye United was formed in 1938 as an amalgamation of Rye FC and Rye Old Boys, playing in the East Sussex Football League, East Sussex League until joining the Sussex County Football League, Sussex County League Division Two in 1952. In the 1955–56 season they won the championship and also promotion to Division One. Rye United moved to the Kent County League for the 1983–84 season. For the 2000–01 season, United returned to the Sussex County League entering Division Three. They won the league that season before amalgamating with Iden. Iden F.C. Iden had been formed in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rye, East Sussex
is a small town and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, two miles from the sea at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. An important member of the mediaeval Cinque Ports confederation, it was at the head of an embayment of the English Channel, and almost entirely surrounded by the sea. At the 2011 census, Rye had a population of 4,773. Its historical association with the sea has included providing ships for the service of the Crown in time of war, and being involved in smuggling. The notorious Hawkhurst Gang used its ancient inns The Mermaid Inn and The Olde Bell Inn, which are said to be connected to each other by a secret passageway. Those historic roots and its charm make it a tourist destination, with hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, tea rooms, and restaurants. Rye has a small fishing fleet, and Rye Harbour has facilities for yachts and other vessels. History The name of Rye is believed to come from the West Sax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
