What a brilliant day in Rye! Hundreds of visitors enjoying the re-enactment of the day 450 years ago when Queen Elizabeth the first visited our town. As in 1573, a procession made it's way through Rye, this time though it was led by actors from Rye Players, town crier Paul Goring, the Sing It Out choir, the Rye Herrings shanty group and, of course, the Ryebellion Drummers.

Along the way, there was singing, speeches and stories - and this week's Ryecast celebrates the day's events, talking to some of those taking part, locals & visitors enjoying the spectacle, and finding out more about the history thanks to the Rye Heritage Centre.

And there's more than you could ever want to know about bloaters. You'll understand when you listen...

Ryecast is presented & produced by Rye resident James Stewart @ryecastsussex ryecastsussex@gmail.com