TUDOR RYE

This new copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The contents are bright, tight, white and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Tudor Rye by Graham Mayhew is a richly detailed study of the East Sussex town of Rye during the Tudor period, offering both a microhistorical lens and a broader reflection on England’s shifting fortunes in the 16th century. The book traces Rye’s trajectory from prosperity to decline, focusing on the years 1485–1603. At its height, Rye ranked among the top 20 wealthiest provincial towns, with a population nearing 5,000. Fishing was central to Rye’s economy. In 1565, the town supported around 50 fishing boats and 13 larger vessels, with nearly 800 mariners and fishermen. Fish was transported daily to London, and cloth returned for export to France. Ref AA 2.