Rye Heritage Centre

Captain Pugwash


Captain Pugwash has been appearing in picture books, on television, stage and video. The Rye Heritage Centre has teamed up with author and illustrator of Captain Pugwash - John Ryan to promote sales of the two Pugwash books still in print, namely 'Murder in the Churchyard' and 'Captain Pugwash and the Huge Reward'.

     Signed copies by John Ryan



Signed copies !
Avaliable from the shop or by mail order

Murder In The Churchyard (Paperback)
£6.50
+ £2.00 Postage & Packaging (£4.00 overseas)

'Murder in the Churchyard' The story of Rye's most INFAMOUS CRIME retold in pictures by JOHN RYAN

This is by no means the first account of Rye's most famous murder. The story is told in different forms in every local history and in various specially written booklets. Much scholarly work has been done to modify some of the more spectacular elaborations. This version seeks to entertain rather than inform.


Captain Pugwash And The Huge Reward (Hardback)
£10.50
+ £2.00 Postage & Packaging (£4.00 overseas)

'Captain Pugwash and the Huge Reward'

When Captain Pugwash retires from active piracy he is amazed and delighted to be offered a Huge Reward for performing what seems to be a simple task. Little does he realise what villainy and treachery lurk in the little town of Sinkport, or what a hideous fate may await him there

This book is intended not only for present-day children but also for all who have ever enjoyed the Captain's adventures. The story could have happened anywhere, but some readers may notice that Sinkport closely resembles a well-known coastal town in East Sussex.

"One of the world's best-loved and least successful pirates"
The Times


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