Soldiers of Rye (1 Viewer)

[Old Bill]

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I’d like to share a few photos of a lovely little shop I just happened upon whilst on a family get together this last weekend: “Soldiers of Rye” (In Rye, East Sussex England).
Spent a fascinating hour or so chatting with the proprietor Chris Viner, who is a very entertaining character.
He is an elected member of the International Napoleonic Society - he has some very unique Napoleon Artwork on display above his workstation. (You can see him from the street, painting figures in his shop window.)
I am sure he must be known to quite a few Treefrog members - apparently he sends his soldiers Worldwide.
If ever you happen to find yourself in East Sussex I would recommend you take the time to visit!

Cheers,
Roy

 

[villagehorse]

Looks like a quaint little old fashioned shop of a past era. What a little gem to come across. Robin.

 

[jazzeum]

Seems like a great shop, a nice place to visit, probably a dying breed, alas. Thanks for the photos.

Brad

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Roy,

Do you have his internet address by any chance?
Cheers
Luiz

Not sure if this is the right place to post – please redirect if not, adjudicators……

I’d like to share a few photos of a lovely little shop I just happened upon whilst on a family get together this last weekend: “Soldiers of Rye” (In Rye, East Sussex England).
Spent a fascinating hour or so chatting with the proprietor Chris Viner, who is a very entertaining character.
He is an elected member of the International Napoleonic Society - he has some very unique Napoleon Artwork on display above his workstation. (You can see him from the street, painting figures in his shop window.)
I am sure he must be known to quite a few Treefrog members - apparently he sends his soldiers Worldwide.
If ever you happen to find yourself in East Sussex I would recommend you take the time to visit!

Cheers,
Roy

 

[Old Bill]

Hi Roy,

Do you have his internet address by any chance?
Cheers
Luiz

Hi Luiz,

I only have his email address: soldiers.of.rye@Hotmail.co.uk

(I don't think he has a website.) He did mention he has sent to all the South American countries and every American State except for Alaska and Hawaii!

Hope that helps.

Roy

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Roy,
Thanks a bundle, That helps a lot.....I will reach out to him!
In the mean time I did a search and although came up with his address and phone I would best prefer the data you have now given me...his e-mail...it seems he is a great speaker on all things military and in regards to our hobby^&grin
He must be a fantastic person to talk to.
Cheers

And thanks again for the prompt response.

Luiz

Not sure if this is the right place to post – please redirect if not, adjudicators……

I’d like to share a few photos of a lovely little shop I just happened upon whilst on a family get together this last weekend: “Soldiers of Rye” (In Rye, East Sussex England).
Spent a fascinating hour or so chatting with the proprietor Chris Viner, who is a very entertaining character.
He is an elected member of the International Napoleonic Society - he has some very unique Napoleon Artwork on display above his workstation. (You can see him from the street, painting figures in his shop window.)
I am sure he must be known to quite a few Treefrog members - apparently he sends his soldiers Worldwide.
If ever you happen to find yourself in East Sussex I would recommend you take the time to visit!

Cheers,
Roy

Hi Luiz,

I only have his email address: soldiers.of.rye@Hotmail.co.uk

(I don't think he has a website.) He did mention he has sent to all the South American countries and every American State except for Alaska and Hawaii!

Hope that helps.

Roy

 

[aujj65]

Not sure if this is the right place to post – please redirect if not, adjudicators……

I’d like to share a few photos of a lovely little shop I just happened upon whilst on a family get together this last weekend: “Soldiers of Rye” (In Rye, East Sussex England).
Spent a fascinating hour or so chatting with the proprietor Chris Viner, who is a very entertaining character.
He is an elected member of the International Napoleonic Society - he has some very unique Napoleon Artwork on display above his workstation. (You can see him from the street, painting figures in his shop window.)
I am sure he must be known to quite a few Treefrog members - apparently he sends his soldiers Worldwide.
If ever you happen to find yourself in East Sussex I would recommend you take the time to visit!

Cheers,
Roy

I have known Chris for over 30 years and he has always been based in Rye (which is about 50 minutes drive away as I also live in East Sussex).

I used to sell my gloss painted figures/sets through his shop for many years and it was quite a good arrangement.

I last saw Chris in July 2014 and glad to see he is still going strong.

You can get a wicked cream tea in Rye as well.

Jeff

Btw, Chris changed his name legally many years ago, so one of his middle names is Napoleon!

 

[Obee]

Unfortunately I only found out about this show after we had left Rye and got back to Australia in 2010.

We were staying close by in Lydd which was where my wife's grandfather came from and we were meeting up with her long lost cousins. We walked around this historic town but somehow missed this fainting looking shop.

Next time we are in Kent we will sure to drop in.

Thanks for the pictures and the reminder, as see you again at the toy soldier show too, Roy ?.....

John

 

[Old Bill]

Unfortunately I only found out about this show after we had left Rye and got back to Australia in 2010.

We were staying close by in Lydd which was where my wife's grandfather came from and we were meeting up with her long lost cousins. We walked around this historic town but somehow missed this fainting looking shop.

Next time we are in Kent we will sure to drop in.

Thanks for the pictures and the reminder, as see you again at the toy soldier show too, Roy ?.....

John

Hi John,

Hope you are keeping well! I do plan to attend the next London Toy Soldier Show (2nd April 2016) are you coming over for it?

Cheers,

Roy

 

[Obee]

Hi John,

Hope you are keeping well! I do plan to attend the next London Toy Soldier Show (2nd April 2016) are you coming over for it?

Cheers,

Roy

Unfortunately no plans for this year, but 2017 June show is on the planning calendar already

John

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi John,

He may have some lost treasures from UK manufacturers such as Stadden, Lasset who knows?
Cheers
Luiz

Unfortunately I only found out about this show after we had left Rye and got back to Australia in 2010.

We were staying close by in Lydd which was where my wife's grandfather came from and we were meeting up with her long lost cousins. We walked around this historic town but somehow missed this fainting looking shop.

Next time we are in Kent we will sure to drop in.

Thanks for the pictures and the reminder, as see you again at the toy soldier show too, Roy ?.....

John