Externally Rye church is magnificent, but the pity of it is that its encroaching square deprives one of the power to study it as a whole. Among the details, however, are two admirable flying buttresses. The clock over the beautiful north window, which is said to have been given to the town by Queen Elizabeth, is remarkable for the two golden cherubs that strike the hours, and the pendulum that swings in the central tower of the church, very nigh the preacher's head.
EIGHT BELLS
Rye's eight bells bear the following inscription:—
To honour both of God and King
Our voices shall in concert ring.
May heaven increase their bounteous store
And bless their souls for evermore.
Whilst thus we join in joyful sound
May love and loyalty abound.
Ye people all who hear me ring