Publications
The Records of Rye Corporation preserved at the East Sussex Record Office: a Catalogue, edited by Richard F. Dell and originally compiled by Brian C. Redwood, published 1962 (Lewes: East Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2537] & The Keep [LIB/504694]
The Building of the County Hall, Lewes, 1808-1812, by Richard F. Dell, published 1962 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 100, article, pp.1-11) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 11489] & The Keep [LIB/500329] & S.A.S. library
Winchelsea Corporation Records: A catalogue, edited by Richard F. Dell, published 1963 (Lewes: East Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2538] & The Keep [LIB/504699]
The Glynde Place Archives. A catalogue, by Richard F. Dell, published 1964 (Lewes: East Sussex County Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2536] & The Keep [LIB/504700] & West Sussex Libraries
Rye Shipping Records, 1565-1590, edited by Richard F. Dell, published 1966 (vol. 64, Sussex Record Society) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8064][Lib 2280] & The Keep [LIB/506359][Lib/506616] & West Sussex Libraries
Review in Sussex Notes and Queries, November 1965:The Sussex Record Society in its forthcoming volume breaks new ground in the field of local history. Who owned, built and financed the shipping of Elizabethan England upon which the maritime greatness of this country was based? What was the daily life of the men who manned the fleet in July, 1588, really like? Rye was an important member of the Cinque Ports and the main cross-channel port of the day. From its extensive records texts have been selected to illustrate every aspect of the maritime life of the community; building and fitting out, hiring and freighting, voyages and profits, conditions of service and the hazards of the mariner's calling from war, piracy and the sea itself. The part played by Rye in the fishing industry is also examined. Two groups of records printed are believed to be unique: the trading accounts of a small merchantman showing the profits of ship ownership as distinct from those of the merchants freighting the ship, and the records of the town's provision of a ship that served in the Channel against the Armada. A contemporary drawing of the variety of shipping in Rye harbour is included.
In addition to the select texts mentioned, the book contains a chronological analysis of shipping movements in the port compiled from the Exchequer Port Books and the parallel series of Local Customs Accounts surviving in the town's archives.
A full introduction to the customs system of Rye and the municipal control of maritime activity is provided, and notes throughout the volume indicate the existence of related documents not included in the text. A special study of ships owned by the town is included. There is a glossary and index.
In addition to the select texts mentioned, the book contains a chronological analysis of shipping movements in the port compiled from the Exchequer Port Books and the parallel series of Local Customs Accounts surviving in the town's archives.
A full introduction to the customs system of Rye and the municipal control of maritime activity is provided, and notes throughout the volume indicate the existence of related documents not included in the text. A special study of ships owned by the town is included. There is a glossary and index.