I love it when the old style villages keep their old world charm. So precious and lovely to watch.

@KempSimon

Жыл бұрын

The town (sic) of Rye has changed very little over the past 250 years because it isn't really on the way to anywhere. It sits on a hill in the middle of a huge, pancake-flat reclaimed marsh now used for grazing thousands of sheep. The reason why Rye still has a railway station (on the Marshlink Line between Hastings and Ashford) is because the local road network is so poor. The medieval Mermaid Inn is well worth a visit. If I'm travelling by train between Chichester and Canterbury I break my journey at Rye so that I can call in at the Mermaid for lunch.

Kirsten and Jorg---I am SO thankful for these lovely videos! You may not have any idea how many of us in other countries would absolutely LOVE to visit these villages---but cannot. And yet you two---are taking us there--and we can enjoy it vicariously through you. Many, many thanks! ♥

@ultraviolet13881

2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly said, Margie Tucker. That is exactly what I was feeling as I watched this video. Also, what absolutely AMAZED me is that such historically important places like this are devoid of CROWDS, which is so unusual here in America! It seemed so peaceful...

@ogaclifton6123

Жыл бұрын

Idem from France

@KempSimon

Жыл бұрын

@@ultraviolet13881 - Rye, on the border between the southern English counties of Kent and Sussex, isn't really on the way to anywhere. The pretty little town sits in splendid isolation on top of a sandstone hill surrounded by miles of pancake-flat sheep pasture (Romney Marsh) whose human inhabitants were either drowned by the sea surges of the late 12th Century, or killed by the virulent Malaria epidemics of the mid 17th Century. Rye retained its railway station (on the Marshlink Line between Hastings and Ashford) because the road network in the area is so poor that a substitute public 'bus service could not be provided. During the Middle Ages the French kept sailing over and burning the place down, which is why Rye was eventually walled and gated. The town used to stand at the edge of the sea but now it's two miles from the nearest beach.

@ultraviolet13881

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@@KempSimon Wow, those are some interesting historical facts!! Thank you so much for sharing them.

@serenamente7340

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Idem from Uruguay.

Thank-you for always remembering to photograph the flowers with such gentle tenderness.The filming inside the home of the writer was beautiful.Letting us see what you see.So appreciate the effort you put in.

Kirsten, I have a degree in English Literature, and you and Joerg transport me to all the beautiful places I have read and dreamt of visiting. Thank you so much for that gift. Rye was so lovely, as were Henry James's home and garden.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! How wonderful, I gave a Master’s degree in English literature. as well!

Oh I really enjoyed this! We were in Rye a few years ago for our son’s wedding. We stayed in a very tall old house on the Main Street. There wasn’t a straight wall or floor in the place it was so old, and there were beams and wood panelling everywhere. The legal ceremony for the wedding was at the town hall and included a town crier who was in full coat and hat, ringing his bell and announcing the marriage as he walked with the wedding party to a nearby hotel for the reception! Rye will always have a special place in our hearts x

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this, such special memories!

@rubycorman469

2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic ! What a wonderful memory ! Now I have to add Town Crier to the list if I get remarried lol .

@Smartychase

2 жыл бұрын

@@rubycorman469 claim it with when you get married not if

Thank you for taking us on this beautiful journey! So calming to watch your fabulous videos in all these places! I love your music too!! ( So lovely to take these journeys with all that’s happening in our global, war torn situations! 🙏🙏🙏)

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Barbara!

@aina8318

2 жыл бұрын

The music is lovely

@jenniferevans6334

Жыл бұрын

Lovely couple too❤

The English television series "Mapp and Lucia" by E. F. Benson with Geraldine McEwan was produced in Rye.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

It was!

@leonardodemelo3711

Жыл бұрын

You mean Tilling by the Sea… Ahhh Mallards House and out in Dunes…Grieve…EF Benson was the Mayor of Rye….

@leonardodemelo3711

Жыл бұрын

And from the church tower (St Mary’s), Elizabeth Mapp spied on our Lucia doing calisthenics … feigning to Tilling Society that she had come down with the influenza to avoid speaking Italian… which she claimed to speak fluently..to Mr Wyse’s sister, the Contessa de Maglione…. Elizabeth went to St Mary’s tower…highest point in Tilling… to look into Le Jardino Secreto at Mallards and thus expose Lucia as a fraud!

@Lethesiana

Жыл бұрын

Also the 2014 BBC adaptation mini series of Mapp and Lucia. So much of this video was recognisable from the mini series (which is a great adaptation, highly recommend). Not to mention Mallards being filmed at Lamb House. Really enjoyed this video Kirsten and Joerg. ❤

Lamp House is wonderful and the green tone in the dining room gorgeous.

Спасибо вам большое очень интересно очень красиво обожаю Англию сказочная чудесная страна

My husband Sheldon and I went there in 2012. It was amazing! We had a bit of an adventure. We arrived by train and thought we could store our luggage (lots of it) at the train station lockers. Big mistake! None there. Fortunately the local travel agent allowed us to park our luggage in his office. What a great guy and what a great start to our day there! Amazing!

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Things like that always make unforgettable memories :)

Merci pour cette jolie vidéo. Tout est agréable dans ce village, les maisons, les enseignes des boutiques, comme le cygne noir ,et également le jardin. Kirsten, votre robe printanière est magnifique, et c'est tellement touchant que vous vous teniez par la main. A chaque fois je suis émue par tant d'amour! A bientôt tous les deux.

Spring has definitely sprung there! The flowers and wisteria made my heart sing! The old shops were fun to see also. I think I need to make scones now because your tea time made me hungry for them. Until next time, Mary

Henry James is one of my favourite authors! Such a treat to see Lamb House! Thanks for sharing!

Vielen DANK fürs mitnehmen, wie wunderschön!!!🙋‍♀️💖🌞

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Gern geschehen!

What a wonderful video! We visited Rye a few years back on a Kent and Sussex trip. We stayed a couple of days there.. It was lovely. I blew up one of our photographs of the street with the Mermaid pub. It’s on our wall in our hallway. We walked some of the same streets as you. So fun to see you there… Thank you Kirsten and Joerg!

Приятно провела время с Вами!Продолжайте знакомить нас с Англией!!!

Rye certainly doesn't let one down where old world charm is concerned. I simply love it.

How lovely. Always wanted to go since reading EF Benson’s Mapp & Lucia and then the series on TV.

My favourite vine - Wisteria. Thank you for taking me along on your travels!

We live about 15minutes away from Rye and I love it. We especially love to walk around the church late afternoon around Christmas time because you can see all the trees lit up and beautiful decorations in peoples windows. ❤

Oh my god it's like going back in time.love it.....beautiful.

What a lovely trip and the flowers were so beautiful! Just a lovely town and the house was inviting and I could see many a great novels being written! Thank you for sharing!

Miss Mapp and Queen Lucia would have been very happy with your video! Thanks 😊

@isobelsmith6999

2 жыл бұрын

I adore Mapp and Lucia, and I adore Rye!

Hermoso lugar. Gracias por mostrarnos tantos pueblitos encantadores. ademas wisterias por todos lados, una de mis flores favoritas, ya quisiera estar alli frente al mar o en un salon de te, felicidades !!!

I know I say this every time, but I want to live there!!! 🤣💜 stunning. The blue wallpaper on the staircase is just beautiful. Thank you a million times for providing us with these glimpses into our dreams. 💜☮️

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

We said the very same thing, were instantly smitten with Rye - so beautiful! We have to thank YOU for watching.x

Thank you for a little virtual holiday with lovely music, interesting architecture, beautiful nature, and your charming selves.

The Mermaid's hanging metal sign reminded me of Rothenburg. I took tons of pictures of all the unique metal hanging signs there. Henry James' garden was beautiful (and so is your dress, Kirsten)! Thanks for taking us on your excursion.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

So so happy you like it, thank you!

@tinydancer2951

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! I have been to Rothenburg many times! Lovely ♡

You both are such a lovely couple. The beach is so beautiful and litter free.

The music and the garden photography were especially lovely in this video. Thank you Kirsten and Jörg!

I love Rye, I live near in Eastbourne between Rye and Brighton. Very lucky.

Aloha 🌺 Such a picturesque town!!! Thank you for a wonderful adventure!!🥰

Such a beautiful town, history, artifacts, gardens, and scenery! Thank you for sharing with us! I look so forward to your weekly videos! ❤️❤️

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alma!

Wow, such a beautiful and interesting place, and so well presented by you both. Thank you very much

England is so pretty with their houses,and gardens.

Blown away (again) just love Rye…huge links with Mapp and Lucia (EF Benson) Kirsten you would simply love those stories. Magnificently televised in the eighties… for me Rye is all Mapp & Lucia xxx happy travels x

Such a beautiful village. I’m always surprised how empty of people and cars the places you visit usually are. In America even the smallest towns there would be people coming and going. Thank you for sharing your travels.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Oh there were actually plenty of people but we started filming very early in the morning so we could make sure that filming wouldn't be a nightmare.

@KempSimon

Жыл бұрын

Rye is a town, not a village. It's got a Town Hall and a Mayor.

hello Kirsten and Jorge very beautiful town and the pastry yummy 😋

Ohh what fun! I loved this video! We fell in love with the corner fireplace in the Henry James house. I love Rye more than the cotswolds. The color of the water, it was just perfect. I used to think I would love to live in Cornwall, not anymore. When I get to visit England, this is where I’m going to go.

Thank You both for taking us along to see all of these incredible historical places in England. It looks like a Devine experience in each setting you travel too, Rye is no exception. xo

Very beautyful,love the gardens so nice.kirstin and Joerg thank you so much for taking us along.❤❤

Hello, another beautiful town to view thanks to you both. I hadn't heard of Rye before now. Just stunning and so historical. I always admire how England respects and keeps their history and beauty of building's! Beautiful!! Took my breath away! Thank you for showing. Blessings to you both! 💐 🇺🇸

Hello Kirsten & Joerg, I’m binge watching your beautiful gentle videos and they are helping me through a few stressful days, thank you for sharing, I wondered if you have ever been to the Floral Fringe fair in Sussex, this year it’s at Leonardslee Gardens near Horsham over the weekend of 4th/5th June, all things vintage and quintessentially British, I think you’d love it. 🌻

Kirsten and Joerg you are absolutely my favorite bloggers ! Everything is so beautifully done . The houses , shops and gardens in Rye are so lovely . I probably won't be able to get back to my beloved England until I retire in 3 years so watching your vlogs is the next best thing . Thank you so much for all the work you do to bring them to us 🙏💕🇨🇦

I’m so pleased you enjoyed Rye. We loved living there. As soon as your video started and I saw the China, I knew you’d been to Cobbles! It was a good choice because they were always known for their gluten free scones. We had our wedding reception at the Mermaid Inn and all our guests stayed there for the weekend, it’s known for being haunted but we had an amazing time. You should now watch Mapp & Lucia but the 1985 version with Prunella Scales and Geraldine James, it’s very funny and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for sharing another great video.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Oh we loved it so much, fell in love with it instantly! We really need to watching Mapp & Lucia now. Wishing you a lovely rest of the week.

@alisonlyons4691

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Mapp and Lucia is wonderful. My husband bought me the whole set, a great gift 😊

So pretty and quaint...looking at your videos takes my worries away. Thank you 🌞

Rye is lovely….I’ve been there several times! You showed me things I didn’t see when there so thank you for this video!💕🇨🇦

Gratidão por compartilhar tantas coisas bonitas e históricas! Amo os jardins!🙏🌹

Rye is beautiful and the architecture of the house's is quite nice so many different styles and materials. How I wish to come to England even if it is just once. So many things to see and do. Thank you that we can enjoy it with the both of you. Greetings 💟🌷🇾🇪

Bellisimo!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍Gracias Kirsten y Joerg 🙏

One can’t keep a man from his beer! Lovely town, and like all your videos, beautifully produced.

Pretty old village made even prettier by the beautiful background music

Wow, what a view from the top of St. Mary's church! LOL @ Joerg: "I'm blown away." If I'm ever fortunate enough to travel to England, Rye will definitely be on my list of places, and I'll stay at the Mermaid Inn - for the history (1420!), but not the ghosts. :) Thanks for this exceptional tour!

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be so lovely to stay at the Mermaid Inn, love their four poster rooms.

That was so sweet you two make such worthwhile videos for us to enjoy thank you so much Carol and Bob

Absolutely charming, indeed. I'll have to remember Rye if I ever get to England. Thank you so much for taking us along!🌻💕🌷

I really loved this! We have a caravan at Winchelsea Beach, just down the road. We have cycled along the nature reserve path from there to Rye many many times. We adore it, such a beautiful town. Thank you so much for for the lovely tour.

I love Rye, I tend to visit every few years with my family. I'm a big fan of Mapp and Lucia (both the books and the TV series) so it's great to wander around where it was set and actually filmed!

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

It's so beautiful - we need to watch Mapp and Lucia!

@Olivia-lj7qn

2 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg There’s two different TV adaptations, but the one from 2014 was filmed in Rye!

@honesty3440

2 жыл бұрын

also the Mapp and Lucia series from 1985 was filmed in Rye( named Tilling in the novel.). The 1985 series is by far the best. I remember about few months ago I told you should go there. I am happy for you!

@janeingram7331

2 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg Absolutely recommend you watch this series. Geraldine McEwan, Prunella Scales and Nigel Hawthorne. Excellent, excellent acting and you will see all the places you visited.

@janeingram7331

2 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg Make sure you watch the original not the remake.

Such a lovely village! I love the cobblestone streets and the terraced houses. Another wonderful adventure! 🌈☕🌻🏫⛪🏰

@KempSimon

Жыл бұрын

Rye is a town, not a village. It has a Town Hall and a Mayor. It's also a "limb" of the Cinque Ports.

You have the prettiest music for your backgrounds, so enjoyable!

This was so beautifully filmed and the music choices were wonderful. This is such a special video that I will re watch many times. So peaceful and lovely. How did you get so much of it filmed with no one else around? This was such quality work and your fashion choice for that day was perfect, Kirsten.

Rye looks wonderful! What a pretty and very well-kept town. And, so close to lovely walks at the nature reserve and seaside. It sounds practically perfect! Loved the view from the church top…thank-you for taking us there with you, Kirsten and Joerg!

How very very charming! I want to know, did you go back for Jorg to get his favorite beer? Somehow the town reminds me a bit of Victoria B.C. We live in WA State in the US and the closest to England we will ever get is just over the border to Canada. You two love-birds! You seem like newlyweds all the time, wherever you go, enjoying life and special moments together.I had almost forgotten how on our visit to “little England” as newlyweds half a century ago, my husband bought a six pack of Apple Jack to take home. I hope Jorg got his beer!! Thank you for sharing your adventure today. 💕from🇺🇸.

Prettiest town in England? Gosh how can we choose!!! You have taken us to so very many gorgeous places, the list of spectacular places is really endless so I think every day my favourite would change and I could not be happier about that - spoiled for choice - ha ha. Where will you take us next? Cant wait to see if the next town is even more charming than Ryebut its going to be hard:-))) xx

Lovely as always, I have been to the cute tea rooms. Happy days.

Thank you for another enjoyable escapade can’t wait for the next one

Ich war vor ein paar Jahren in diesem wunderschönen, verwunschenen Ort. Es war für mich, als würde ich nach Hause kommen. Ich freue mich immer über jedes neue Video von euch.

Is a beautiful, wonderful little town. Very charming in spring, small streets and old houses, with history. Very nice garden with tulips.Thanks for the video walk))

Rye always reminds of that great tv. Series Mapp and lucia. If you dont know it, im sure you would enjoy it . Set in Rye and with Geraldine Macewan. Great video!! Thankyou.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, we are aware of it but still need to watch it.

Even tho I was born and raised in West Sussex, somehow Rye escaped me. What a charming village it is. 🌹♥️🌹

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Oh it's such a wonderful town, we really loved it!

Despite the wind it looks like you had good weather for a day in Rye. I was there on a grey misty day but still loved it. I’m amazed at the different things you did from what we did - goes to show there’s lots to see in Rye! . We went in art galleries, the museum, Padua(?) church, the antique stores in the old fish sheds and had lovely scones with an incredibly generous serving of clotted cream at Simon the Pieman. If I’m ever there again, I’ll check out some of the places you visited.

Rye looks lovely,and I love your dress Kirsten.

That was just beautiful,l knew you would stop for a cuppa and a cake, thanks alot for your lovely videos take care of yourselves love from Ann Italy 🇮🇹🥰👍

Love from Poland 🇵🇱❤️

Absolute delight. You two are great...and very inspiring. I love watching your videos...and they are filmed and edited so professionally. Love the attention to detail. I'm a native of UK...but always feel refreshed watching your videos, I love that you take us on trips to lovely places. It's like having a day out...after being at work. You bring back memories of holidays in the country etc.. I have enjoyed myself...but you both give us more to enjoy. Thank you..for all the money, time and effort you spend to bring us a great time. You make me smile. 😊 Very well done.

@KirstenJoerg

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cathy!

My husband and I visited Rye a few years back. My husband is from Rye, New York so it had been on our agenda for years. The Lamb house was not open that day, but we visited the Mermaid inn and the Church. I got beautiful footage from the top of the Church. I’m glad I didnt go up the steps to the roof when bells might start ringing. Townspeople were so friendly. All were interested in Rye, NY and we learned lots about the Lamb story and hauntings at Mermaid Inn. My husband got to meet the mayor and he showed my husband the remains of the man in the Gibbit upstairs in the town hall. Absolutely wonderful town for us Yanks.

Exquisite. Once you tackle the parking situation, Rye really is the most incredibly picturesque village. So many gardens, gorgeous nearby hamlets and villages to visit too. The area is a great idea for a week long summer holiday. Great Dixter, the wild and romantic garden of Christopher Lloyd is nearby too. Gorgeous. Thank you for this feast for the eyes!

What a lovely place to live as well as visit.

I appreciate the long slow shots of some of the interiors and table tops. It allows me to get a really good look at all of the interesting items. Thank you!

I used to live and work in Rye in the early 90s, working in the Mermaid Inn as one of the receptionists. It was a very interesting job! Later, I worked in one of the estate agents offices, even more interesting! I came originally from Bexhill-on-Sea, which you should visit, if you have not done so. The Del la Ward Pavilion there is a fascinating building!

@stephanieevans941

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry typo, Del La Warr!

Thanks you two for taking me along with you on your tour of East Sussex. Lovely old style villages and awesome 👏 old style houses. Love the History. Nice Breakfast . Looks delicious. Love the videos. Thank you.

Another lovely video and gorgeous village! Thank you once again for taking the time to film is so we can join you. I know I too would love it there. Be well and blessings to you both.

I loved visiting Rye in 2018! It's just beautiful (though the steep cobbled streets were hard on arthritic feet-- worth the pain!) Fletcher's House Tea Room is a lovely place for a cuppa and a slice of something yummy after visiting St. Mary's Church. There are also lots of independent art galleries. The Mermaid Inn is a must for an afternoon G&T or a pint.

All the videos of different parts of England are sooooo gorgeous 😍 thak you so much.

Rye is one of my very favourite places, so this was a real treat! The Mapp and Lucia series with Geraldine McEwan and Prunella Scales is the one to watch!! I was surprised it was remade when that one was so perfect. Oh, and I *love* Vegemite with lots of butter on crumpets 😋

@tabitha4135

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but marmite is much nicer !

@isobelsmith6999

2 жыл бұрын

😆

Ein sehr bezauberndes Städtchen 🇬🇧😘

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Es ist super dort!

A stunning place.Great video.👍

I often forget how much time is spent editing videos like yours, but yours are so well done, that it feels more like something on television.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow - that's such a great compliment! Thank you so so much!

A really beautifull place. Mit schöne, friedliche,und ydillische Ecken.Z B den Tearoom🫖. Und den Garten von Henry James.Wirklich ein Besuch wert👍🥰. Until next time👍😘

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Es ist wirklich so schön dort! Liebe Grüße

What a charming town. And the wisteria!!! Lovely.

So beautiful. The music went beautifully with the video. Thanks for sharing😊

Jeorg says “I’m blown away”. You have to pay attention to catch his funny comments.🦊

I just love watching both of you stroll the cobbled lanes without seeing cars (until near the end of the video)! It really provides insight into how the village would have looked in the past. The historical interiors are timeless and so elegantly appointed. The spring gardens, vines, and tree-lined streets are so alive and bursting with colour. Thank you for sharing your adventures in Rye!

Und wenn dann in UK noch dazu die Sonne scheint, dann ist das LIKE HAEVEN💖💖💖

Good afternoon, to both of you, I hope you’re doing very well with your routine plans. Let me tell you that this short·film is beautiful. Thank you for the introduction of the month of May... You’ve also taken my breath away with those beautiful architectural structures & sceneries of that city so impressive apart for its historical facts. I wish you a happy weekend in good health & with the warmth of your loved ones... all the best to you in all your plans. W/love

I absolutely LOVE your tours. I love your gentle ways and pace. you aare my favorite friends. it is so peaceful, please continue.

We really enjoyed your visit to Rye, it’s great to see such picturesque villages. We love to see the lovely cafes you seem to stumble upon. Everything looks delicious. Till next time thank you for sharing... Alison & John 😊💕

Definitely one of England’s most charming villages! I recently did a puzzle of Old Borough Inn & wondered where in England it was located, so that’s a mystery solved, thank you!

I think each time I watch an episode yes that is where I shall retire and now we have Rye. Yes it’s settled. So lovely. Thank you for another literary destination Lamb House. I have never read Henry James though I remember my sister being enthralled with Portrait of a Lady. ❤

How many beautiful villages are there in England? It would be difficult to choose, because to me, they all seem stunning. And this one was no exception. Keep up the good work, I just love watching you two explore these breathtaking scenery.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Many! This is a town though so it's a bit bigger and very lovely. Thanks so much for watching.

@VionaBee

2 жыл бұрын

@@KirstenJoerg Oh, silly me.🤦‍♀️ I hope the town people wouldn't be offended for calling their town, village. Thank you for correcting me.😁

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

@@VionaBee Awww I'm sure they wouldn't be!! Much love.x

We just love your channel. Y’all never fail to bring a smile to our faces. Nice to see such a loving couple and of course all the beautiful places.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Your videos make me want to come spend the day with you! It looks so charming and relaxing. Such beauty all over England! I’m excited to travel there and do a nice tour.

@KirstenJoerg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sara - it would be so lovely to explore together.