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Shapes of Buildings 

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 The Apothocary Wish Ward and the Mint
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
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Images and text by John Griffiths, Rye Conservation Society
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