Shapes of Rye
Materials of Rye
Rye
Conservation
Society
Conservation
Society
Protecting Rye’s historic heritage
for future generations
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Several buildings in Rye on corners or at road junctions follow the shape of the road. Rather than have the usual geometric right angle they have curved or shaped corners or ends. This was probably to use every square inch for the building. It produces some interesting building shapes and blends the building into the street.
Temple House forming a curve with West Street
The Apothecary forming the corner of East Street and High Street
Wish Ward to the left and The Mint to the right
Images and text by John Griffiths, Rye Conservation Society
