Contrary to what you might expect, Rye in East Sussex, England, is not known for its quaint buildings, but for its... ghosts. Several inns, such as The Mermaid Inn and The Union Inn, claim to have their own supernatural visitors. In Watchbell Street, a boy wrapped in a white sheet supposedly makes a regular appearance. In Mermaid Street it's a girl dressed in blue. And in Turkey Cock Lane there's the ghost of a monk who was bricked up alive. Even author Henry James, who used to live in Rye, said that the spirit of an old lady helped him with his writing. No wonder Rye is called the most haunted town in England. The Rye Heritage Centre runs regular ghost tours and walks.
Beautiful cat and Beautiful Place,xx Rachel
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place. I'd love to visit there even with all the ghost stories :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Rye sounds kinda creepy. I'm not sure I would love to visit a ghostly town. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore this whole blog. I adore cats as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWow it looks gorgeous there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool place. Beautiful architecture, and beautiful cat. I have a fondness for those so-called 'unlucky' black cats.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful black cat! Thanks for showcasing the pics on Rye :)
ReplyDeleteLovely cat from a lovely place. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Gorgeous cat and fabulous architecture. Love this picture.
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm not even looking at the cat in these I have to admit! I'm going to try and visit this place! I love haunted things. Have to try and convince my boyfriend it's because it has beautiful architecture ;)
ReplyDeleteKatie <3
Les maisons et les rues en pierre sont pourtant très belles. J'aime beaucoup. Ca donne envie d'y aller faire un tour.
ReplyDeleteLe chat semble avoir abusé du soleil. Un beau noir tirant sur le roux.
J'ai toujours été fascinée par l'idée de fantomes ....
Bonne soirée
Nat à Chat
Looks pretty apropos to me! I really want to visit England someday, and I love me a good haunted place/ghost story :D
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Great cat shot and love the way he's looking on the building. I always like ghost stories as well.
ReplyDeleteWe have a local ghost tour that I can't wait to take my son on when he gets older, it adds to the amazing history of the town!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Lilly my cat would love to go there and explore with the others!
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of ghosts, but I'm definitely a fan of that gorgeous architecture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool photo that first one is - I love that one especially.
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Hauntings and black cats do go together well. These houses are quite lovely, like out of a fairy tale.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I really need to go visit England!
ReplyDeletemeowloz anda happee twooz day ta everee one in rye....in this werld N in de spirit one !! ♥
ReplyDeleteWe're selling our house this year and seriously contemplating a trip to the UK! Got to visit here, it looks incredible!
ReplyDeleteOoh this sounds like a fun, creepy place to visit! :) I love these photos too!
ReplyDeleteLovely place, delightful town, nice cat.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and very pretty!
ReplyDeleteahem....think i will avoid the place no matter how quaint it is. My heart can't take it LOL
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love these photos. Reminds me of a beautiful black cat I had for 14 years. :)
ReplyDeleteI was about to say how much I love the buildings, but now I know there are ghosts in them maybe not!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd rather see the pretty kitties than any ghosts.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit the haunted buildings. I think it would be so interesting.
ReplyDeleteI will one day make it to England! I'd love to visit a haunted place or two, but not sure I can handle it; I've turned into a scaredy cat since having children!
ReplyDeleteMy Husband and I love taking Ghost Tours and watching those type of shows:-). There was one on a cat that haunted a place in Ireland :-). Great pics!
ReplyDeleteOoohhh! Soo spooky! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Chilling but thrilling too!
ReplyDeleteInteresting place! The architecture is lovely too! How amazing that theres a black cat in a haunted place!! Dropping by from http://pixiedusk.livejournal.com/334142.html
ReplyDeleteLove the architecture - and cobblestone streets.....I think Mr. Cat has his eye on a mouse down below.....I love that he's calling this "haunted town" his home!
ReplyDeletePam and Sam
If the buildings are haunted, then it's appropriate there are black cats around.
ReplyDeleteRye sounds like a fun place to visit. Looks like the cats are friendly. I hope the ghosts are, too!
ReplyDelete--Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats.
Oh these are fabulous pics!!!
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It looks like a wonderful place to live. The houses are so beautiful !
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical little town!
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Kelly
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The houses are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought but seeing cats from all over the world in beautiful places is pretty neat!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. This definitely sounds like a place I'd like to visit. I love ghost stories. I am a believer. Throw in some black cats and it's all the better. Thanks for sharing about this place. Hugs, Janet and XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteVery nice, looks as a pure composition.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful rest of the week.
Cobblestone roads, cats and Tudor homes, 3 of my fave things!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place, and what a handsome kitty! Thanks for the background on Rye -- it sounds like an historic place full of stories and lore!
ReplyDeleteThat's not a ghost cat, is it? ;)
ReplyDeleteWe wonder if there are any ghost kitties!
ReplyDeleteI knew there was a reason I refused to visit east sussex whenever i am in sussex lol, very spooky
ReplyDeleteSounds like a creepy place!
ReplyDeleteI'd heard of Rye but didn't know it was full of ghosts - it looks a pretty place with the old timber framed buildings - sometime I must get myself organised and go and visit it - it's only about a couple of hours drive away from here. The buildings make me think of Stratford upon Avon where Shakespeare's plays are performed in the theatre there.
ReplyDeleteThey bricked someone up alive? Gosh... Peeps can be the meanest and cruellest species of all. On the other paw, those buildings are super quaint. Makes one wanna teleport on over, for sure.
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Nissy
Yipes! That's scary!
ReplyDeleteWhat a purretty kitty.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Lexi
Meow meow meow
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cats... and houses !
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful town, I spent most of my summer childhoods there
ReplyDeletemollyxxx
I could live in one of those quaint houses. I’d rid them of ghosts too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, love the history in England.
ReplyDeletePart of me has always wanted to experience a ghost. The smarter part of me does not.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to live in Rye...ghosts and all! Great images!
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