In & Around TUNBRIDGE WELLS Friday 13Th to Sunday 22Nd

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West Kent Masons Archaeological Dig - SHAAS Southborough Archaeology Mill House Barn, Powder Mill Lane, TN4 9EG Iron, Gunpowder, Corn and Railways in the Southborough Valley – an opportunity to investigate an archaeological site. Powder Mill dig site is rarely open to the public. Originally part of a Norman deer park, this quiet rural field has seen iron and gunpowder manufacturing as well as corn milling. © SHAAS

Barsley’s Department Store, Paddock Wood 16 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6EJ The roots of Barsley’s go back to 1891 when Charles Barsley took over the running of a tailoring establishment in Brenchley. By 1900 he had expanded to open a shop in Paddock Wood, and in 1903, purchased Alma Cottages, the site of the present shop, providing ready to wear clothing. This shop was replaced by the current one in 1987. © Barsleys

Capel Craft Show & Sale / Music & Art Festival St Thomas a Becket Church, Church Lane, Capel, TN12 6SX This Grade 1 listed church has wall paintings dating back to medieval times. It is an opportunity for yoou to explore this lovely church in a well kept churchyard, look at burial records on display, while enjoying the crafts for sale. Come and enjoy a Music Festival and Art Show put on by local people within the wonderful setting of this medieval church. © Paul Avis © Paul

Cranbrook Museum Carriers Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JX Situated within the market town of Cranbrook, also known as “The Capital of the Weald”, the museum is located in an old 15th century building. An opportunity to learn about the broadcloth industry, boot and rope making, and hop picking. There is also an exhibition of the work of the 19th century colony of Cranbrook artists. © Paul Avis © Paul

Cranbrook Union Windmill The Mill, Cranbrook, TN17 3AH Union Mill is one of England’s tallest windmills. Public access to 7 floors of machinery, equipment and displays. A working windmill relying solely on wind to power the millstones. Children can try their hand at making flour the old fashioned way. There is a family quiz, a workshop and demonstration area. © Cranbrook Union Windmill Union © Cranbrook The Forum The Common, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8YU 2019 marks the Forum’s 26th Anniversary as a well known music and arts venue. The building was originally built in 1939 as a public restroom and convenience. It will be open along with the garden, displaying an ongoing research project about the area, which includes a bath and cold spring. © Thr Forum © Thr

Hawkenbury Allotments 1 Halls Hole Road, TN2 4UA Visitors will be taken on a guided walk of about 30 minutes around one corner of this very large site to see allotment plots, including the 16 raised beds created for those who can no longer bend - plus our volunteer-run stores. A Tunbridge Wells secret! No booking required. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline

High Rocks High Rocks, High Rocks Lane, TN3 9JJ The site of an Iron Age camp, it has 8 acres of wooded sandstone cliffs, some 80ft high, the most astonishing in the Weald. A major visitor attraction in the 19th century, it was somewhat overlooked for much of the 20th century, but is now under restoration. No children under 18 or dogs. © Unknown

Network Rail, Paddock Wood The Cedars, Paddock Wood, TN12 6JZ A unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to see a purpose built Training Centre, with smart board technology, indoor and outdoor tracks for training, which include a curved canted track, moke plateform for ganging and level crossing as well as a model railway. © Unknown

The Pound Grove Hill Road, TN1 1SD A Grade II listed pre-20th century manorial pound, where cattle and sheep which had been grazing and strayed off Tunbridge Wells Common, were kept until reclaimed, on payment of a suitable fee, by their owners. © Paul Avis © Paul Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY The school will be open with an exhibition showing the history of Rose Hill, including old photographs, school magazines dating back to 1929, biographies of pupils who died in the Great War, a photograph album from the 1930s, and letters from Lord Baden Powell. © Rose School Hill Salomons Estate David Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, TN3 0TG Salomons (Broomhill) was the country home of the Salomons family from 1829 to the mid 1930s. It was designed by Decimus Burton between 1830-50, and sits in 36 acres of picturesque grounds. The museum will open, and there will be a rare opportunity to see other parts of the house, including the famous Science Theatre. Booking st © Salomons Estate © Salomons required for tours, call 01892 515152 from August 1 .

Somerhill House with limited access to house, parkland and gardens, and wonderful views of the countryside Somerhill, Tonbridge TN11 0NJ Somerhill is a Grade 1 listed Jacobean Mansion (1611), the second largest Jacobean house in Kent, with a later Victorian extension which, together with 20th and 21st century additions, is home to the Schools at Somerhill. © Somerhill House

Spa Valley Railway West Station, Nevill Terrace, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5QY An opportunity to tour the engine sheds and station for free. Those wishing to travel to the High Rocks by train, can do so upon purchasing a ticket. © Unknown St Barnabas Church of England Primary School Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2EY A chance for visitors and former pupils to reminisce and have a scroll through ephemera, including historic school registers, headteachers logbooks and photos. In addition, there will be a special ‘Dare to Dream’ workshop - see website for details. Booking required 07966 190428 or

© Caroline Auckland © Caroline [email protected] The Skinners’ School St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG Skinners’ is Tunbridge Wells’ grammar school for boys. It was established in 1887 after a 17 year tussle between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge over who was to get this new school. An opportunity to view the School Hall and Byng Hall, and the WW1 memorial. © Unknown

TWBC Cultural Team - Biscuit Time! The Camden Centre, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SW Join the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Cultural Team to discover the history of local family biscuit making business Romary’s, enjoyed internationally and loved by royalty. There will be family activities (children can decorate their own biscuit and design a biscuit tin) and a chance to handle items from the museum collection. No booking required. © Tunbridge Wells Museum Wells © Tunbridge Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre Trinity Theatre & Arts Centre, Church Road, TN1 1JP Come along and explore behind the scenes of Trinity Theatre. Join one of our historical tours around the magical Grade II* listed building, designed by Decimus Burton. Observe special effects demonstrations, musical entertainment and a chance to learn about the workings of a professional theatre - even try on theatre costumes! Max 25

Tunbridge Wells Masonic and Banqueting Centre Tunbridge Wells Masonic & Banqueting Centre, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UY The premises will be open, as well as the Temple which is normally closed to non-members. Freemasons will be on hand to explain the design of the Temple and answer any questions on Freemasonry and its 300 year old history. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline

All Saints Church, Tudeley Tudeley, Tonbridge, TN11 0NZ A medieval English village church, and the only one in the world to have its twelve stained-glass windows designed by the great Russian artist, Marc Chagall. Come and find out why. © Paul Avis © Paul St Andrew’s Churchyard, Paddock Wood Church Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6HT Now a disused cemetery, this quiet refuge hosts some interesting tombstones in a natural setting that is fascinating to explore. Here you can find the gravestone of the victims of the Crittenden murders, of Dorothy Dickens, Charles Dickens’ grand-daughter, and of 8 Commonwealth War Graves from WW1 and WW2. © Paul Avis © Paul

Hawkenbury United Reformed Church 23 Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, The history of this church dates back to 1839, when Bethel Chapel was opened as a Church and Sunday School. It moved to its present site in 1889, and expanding over the following years, has become the centre of a thriving community. © Unknown King Charles the Martyr 3 Warwick Park, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TA Originally known as the Tunbridge Wells Chapel, this little gem dates from 1678, and funded by subscriptions from visitors to the town, including Queen Anne, Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn. The chapel’s crowning glory is the plaster ceiling, about 2/3 of which is the work of Henry Doogood, one of Christopher Wren’s outstanding craftsmen. There will

St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LY Built in 1975, replacing its former 1838 and smaller church in Grosvenor Road, this church reflects the modern 3-sided approach to worship. © Paul Avis © Paul

St James’ Church St James’ Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3RL This Victorian Church was built between 1860-62. The church will host a new exhibition on the history of the Parish of St James, including its mission work with the workhouse. It will also include some genealogical information relating to births and marriages. © Paul Avis © Paul St John’s, Groombridge Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, TN3 9QE St John’s is a Grade 1 listed seventeenth century church featuring a wealth of stained glass, some by Charles Eamer Kempe, and some by John Clayton and Alfred Bell. © Paul Avis © Paul

St Mark’s, Broadwater Down Exhibition on display at King Charles the Martyr St Mark’s is a rare example of a French Gothic listed church with important stained glass windows. The small exhibition will focus on the history of the parish, host to the world’s first car show, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, General Montgomery’s Officers’ Mess, and many other fascinating social and religious events. © St Mark’s © St

St Martin’s, Ashurst Ashurst Road, Ashurst, TN3 9TE St Martin’s was originally a 10th century monk’s house, and the subject of later restorations dating to the 13th and 19th centuries. Open to the public with possible exhibition of original tithe map of the 1840s. © Paul Avis © Paul

St Mary’s, Speldhurst Speldhurst Hill, Speldhurst, TN3 0PA This medieval church was re-built in the nineteenth century following a fire. It is now home to some famous stained glass windows designed by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, two of the country’s best known Arts and Crafts designers. Guided tours of the stained glass windows. © Paul Avis © Paul

St Peter’s Church, Southborough Church Road, Southborough, TN4 0RU This is the oldest church in Southborough, dating from c1830, and designed by Decimus Burton, who lived with his family for a while in nearby Mabledon. The four acres of churchyard are a peaceful haven to a rich variety of flora and fauna, and is home to the grave of local philanthropist Amelia Scott. © Paul Avis © Paul Choose your place / event(s) day and time September Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 Archaeological Dig 11 - 2.30 11 - 2.30 Barsley’s Department Store 9 - 5.30 9 - 5 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5 Capel Craft Show and Sale 10 - 4 10 - 4 Capel Music and Art Festival 10 - 4 10 - 4 Cranbrook Museum 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 Cranbrook Union Windmill 2.30 - 5 2.30 - 5 Tours at 2.45 & 3.45 both days The Forum 2 - 4 Hawkenbury Allotments 2 - 4 2 - 4 events / High Rocks 10.15 - 5 Network Rail, Paddock Wood 10 - 3 10 - 3 visit The Pound 2 - 5 to Rose Hill School 12 - 4 es c Salomons Estate 2 - 5 2 - 5 Tours between 2-5, booking required la

P Somerhill House 2 - 4 Spa Valley Railway 10 - 5.30 10 - 5.30 10 - 5.30 10 - 5.30 St Barnabas C of E Primary School 9.30 - 3.30 Dare to Dream workshop booking requ’d w 10.30 - 12.30 The Skinners’ School 10 - 4 TWBC Cultural Team - Biscuit Time! 2 - 4 12.30 & Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre (Tour) 2.30 T Wells Masonic & Banqueting Centre 10 - 4 All Saints, Tudeley 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 9.30 - 6 St Andrew’s Churchyard, Paddock Wood 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 10 - 4 worship

of Hawkenbury United Reformed Church 10 - 6

King Charles the Martyr 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 la c es

P St. Augustine’s, Tunbridge Wells 10 - 5 10 - 5 2 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 2 - 5 Choose your place / event(s) day and time September Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 Archaeological Dig 11 - 2.30 11 - 2.30 Barsley’s Department Store 9 - 5.30 9 - 5 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5.30 9 - 5 Capel Craft Show and Sale 10 - 4 10 - 4 Capel Music and Art Festival 10 - 4 10 - 4 Cranbrook Museum 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 2 - 4.30 Cranbrook Union Windmill 2.30 - 5 2.30 - 5 Tours at 2.45 & 3.45 both days The Forum 2 - 4 Hawkenbury Allotments 2 - 4 2 - 4 events / High Rocks 10.15 - 5 Network Rail, Paddock Wood 10 - 3 10 - 3 visit The Pound 2 - 5 to Rose Hill School 12 - 4 es c Salomons Estate 2 - 5 2 - 5 Tours between 2-5, booking required la

of Hawkenbury United Reformed Church 10 - 6

King Charles the Martyr 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 la c es

P St. Augustine’s, Tunbridge Wells 10 - 5 10 - 5 2 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 5 2 - 5 Choose your place / event(s) day and time September Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 St James’ Church, Tunbridge Wells 10 - 4 10 - 4 St. John’s Church, Groombridge 11 - 2 St. Mark’s at King Charles the Martyr 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 -3 St. Martin’s Church, Ashurst Refer to the HOD website www.tunbridgewellsheritageopendays.org for details St. Mary’s Church, Speldhurst 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 Guided tour of stained glass 3 3 worship St. Peter’s Church, Southborough 10 - 5 of St. Peter’s Old Church, Pembury 10.3 4.30 12.30-4 es c St. Peter’s Upper Church, Pembury 9-5 la

P The Masjid-Al-Noor Mosque 1.15 - 5 The Friends (Quaker) Meeting House 10 - 4 Meetings for worship 10.15, 12.15, 2.15 Assembly Hall Theatre Tour 2 & 3 2 & 3 11 & 12 Public & Commercial Buildings Walk 10-11.30 Grosvenor & Hilbert Park 10 - 4 Guided walk booking required 10.30 - 12.30 Historic Cranbrook Guided Walk 2 Influential Women Guided Walk 10-11.30 10-11.30 King Charles Ch, a Carolean Gem Talk 2 - 3 walks

Horsmonden Autumn Nostalgia Day 10.30 - 5 and

Rusthall Common Guided Walk 10.30 - 12.30 The Battle of Britain Hero Talk 2 - 3

tours The Opera House Tour 4 10.30 4 3

The Story of Tunbridge Ware Walk 2 - 3 2 - 3 Tunbridge Wells Cemetery 1 - 4 1- 4 uided

G 2 Churches, 4 Chapels & a Burial Ground 2.30 - 4.30 2.30 - 4.30 High Weald Walking Festival Visit www.highwealdwalks.org for daily walks taking place during Heritage Open Days Woodbury Park Cemetery Guided Walk 10.30 Choose your place / event(s) day and time September Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 St James’ Church, Tunbridge Wells 10 - 4 10 - 4 St. John’s Church, Groombridge 11 - 2 St. Mark’s at King Charles the Martyr 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 - 3 11 -3 St. Martin’s Church, Ashurst Refer to the HOD website www.tunbridgewellsheritageopendays.org for details St. Mary’s Church, Speldhurst 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 9 - 4 Guided tour of stained glass 3 3 worship St. Peter’s Church, Southborough 10 - 5 of St. Peter’s Old Church, Pembury 10.3 4.30 12.30-4 es c St. Peter’s Upper Church, Pembury 9-5 la

Horsmonden Autumn Nostalgia Day 10.30 - 5 and

Rusthall Common Guided Walk 10.30 - 12.30 The Battle of Britain Hero Talk 2 - 3

tours The Opera House Tour 4 10.30 4 3

The Story of Tunbridge Ware Walk 2 - 3 2 - 3 Tunbridge Wells Cemetery 1 - 4 1- 4 uided

G 2 Churches, 4 Chapels & a Burial Ground 2.30 - 4.30 2.30 - 4.30 High Weald Walking Festival Visit www.highwealdwalks.org for daily walks taking place during Heritage Open Days Woodbury Park Cemetery Guided Walk 10.30 St Peter’s Old Church, Pembury Old Church Road, Pembury, TN2 4AT Originally dating from at least 1147, most of the church was built in 1337. The roof is one of the best tie beam and king post type in the country. Guides will be available to show visitors around the church. There will also be a display on the local Woodsgate family. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline

St Peter’s Upper Church, Pembury 4 Hastings Road, Pembury, TN2 4PD A chapel of ease to the old church, consecrated in 1847 by the Archbishop of Canterbury. © Paul Avis © Paul

Masjid-Al-Noor Mosque 99 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 1QR A unique opportunity to observe prayers (at 1.30pm), and experience a guided tour of the mosque. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for questions, answered by the very hospitable members of the mosque. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline Tunbridge Wells Friends (Quaker) Meeting House 1A Grosvenor Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2BB FMH, built in 1894, originally provided 2 floors of worship space for local Quakers. Visitors will be able to talk to Quakers and experience the very special form of ‘Meeting for Worship’. Recent refurbishment has provided not only meeting rooms for Quakers, but also affordable

Assembly Hall Theatre Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU Visitors will get a full in-depth tour of the building, including Foyer, stage and behind the scenes. Due to the age of the building, the tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues. Max 20 per tour. Tour must be booked either via www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk or 01892 530613. © Assembly Hall Theatre Hall © Assembly Public & Commercial Buildings in T/Wells 1890-1914 Westcombe House, 2-4 Mount Ephraim, TN4 9GW If you walked through this elegant and wealthy town just before the Great War, you would have been impressed by its many handsome buildings. The walk, led by local historian, Helen Mitcham, will attempt to re-imagine the town at that time. Max 15 per tour. Book at [email protected] or 07801 648837 © Helen Mitcham © Helen

Grosvenor and Hilbert Park Auckland Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LN An exhibition of the Park’s fascinating history - dating from the Victorian era, Grosvenor and Hilbert Park was the first municipal park in Tunbridge Wells. There is also a guided walk led by local historian and natural history expert, Ian Beavis. Max 25 per tour. Book at [email protected]. Walk meeting point and exhibition at The Hub. © Tunbridge Wells Museum Wells © Tunbridge

Historic Cranbrook Walk Cranbrook Museum, Carriers Rd, Cranbrook, TN17 3SJ A guided walk around historic Cranbrook led by the Cranbrook Local History Society. Please note this walk will only take place if there is sufficient demand - please check the Cranbrook Museum website for details. © Unknown Influential Women: The stories of women who have helped to shape the history of Tunbridge Wells The Pantiles Bandstand, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5WF Local author, Anne Carwardine, will tell the fascinating stories of some of the women, including Amelia Scott and Susan Power, the town’s first female councillors, a newspaper editor, a Methodist Countess and a department store owner. Booking required at annecarwardine@hotmail. th th © Anne Carwadine© Anne com from 20 August to 20 September

King Charles Church, a Carolean Gem Kind Charles the Martyr, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TA The Church of King Charles the Martyr is the crowning architectural glory of Tunbridge Wells. The oldest building in the town centre that survives in a recognisable form, its decorative plaster ceiling is particularly spectacular. A small display of books and prints will supplement the talk by Dr Philip Whitbourn. © King Charles the Martyr Charles © King Horsmonden Autumn Nostalgia Day Horsmonden Social Club, Horsmonden Nostalgia Group invite you to learn about hop picking, farming and the apple story in Horsmonden. Have a go at hop picking, see the equipment used and enjoy a walk and exhibition. © Horsmonden Nostalgia Group Nostalgia © Horsmonden Rusthall Common Guided Walk St Paul’s Church, Langton Road, TN4 8XD Developed as lowland heath, prior to the end of the 19th century there were few trees. As grazing died out in the early 20th century, scrub woodland developed shading out the heather and gorse that had sustained the many insects and animals that had lived there. For the past 25 years, the Commons has been the subject of a conservation plan. An

© Paul Avis © Paul opportunity to learn the fascinating history. The Battle of Britain and an Unexpected Hero At The Bridge Club, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1DL The story of a gardener’s son who overcame his personal doubts about his abilities to become one of the top five aces in the Battle of Britain. Bob Doe thought he was the worst pilot in the squadron and destined for an early grave, but showed his skill in his squadron’s first encounter with the enemy. This talk is not just about a local hero, but a tribute

© Helen Doe © Helen to all who flew in The Battle of Britain in 1940. The Opera House (Wetherspoon’s) 88 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RT A guided tour of parts of a Grade II listed theatre not normally open to the public, highlighting the interior decor and external features of the building, the history of local theatre and various productions and films at the Opera House. Max 20 per tour. Booking required via [email protected] from Sept 1st to 19th. © Unknown

The Story of Tunbridge Ware Meet at the library’s temporary location, Lower Level, Royal Victoria Place, next to Fenwicks. A walk led by Clive McAllister, focusing on the world famous cottage industry, unique to the town. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline The Writing on the Wall Self-guided Walk Tunbridge Wells Town Centre A self-guided tour of some of the burgundy plaques and buildings of notable residents of the town aimed at families with children. The downloadable workbook contains activities for children to do en-route. See www.tunbridgewellsheritageopendays.org to download workbook. © Paul Avis © Paul

Tunbridge Wells Cemetery K&S Cemetery Chapel, Benhall Mill Rd, TN2 5JJ The Chapel will host an exhibition on the history of the cemetery. A guided tour will concentrate on some of the Guardian Angel sculptures. An opportunity to learn about some famous local residents, and to wander around the peaceful setting, home of some fine memorials, sculptures, wildlife, flora and fauna. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline

Two Churches, Four Chapels and a Burial Ground Meet at King Charles the Martyr Join David Wakefield and learn about the quality and number of spiritual buildings that adorn the town, as well as the divisions between the established churches and non- conformist chapels. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline

High Weald Walking Festival Refer to website for details of walks Explore the valley of the River Uck towards its source in Tunbridge Wells sandstone. Lovely views, ecology, geology and ancient buildings on route. Bring a picnic! Visit www. highwealdwalks.org for daily walks taking place during Heritage Open Days. © Unknwon

Woodbury Park Cemetery Woodbury Park Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NH Listed by English Heritage as an early example of a garden cemetery with an informal and imaginative layout of paths. There will be a guided walk around the cemetery at 3pm on Sunday 15th September to discover the monuments and natural habitat surroundings. © Caroline Auckland © Caroline Heritage Open Days in Tunbridge Wells are sponsored by:

Royal Tunbridge Wells Tel. 01892 534018 | www.gcollinsandsons.com

West Kent Masons

Heritage Open Days in and around Tunbridge Wells would not be possible without the tremendous support of our sponsors. Such sponsorship enables the Civic Society to market and promote the events to the extent that over the years we have grown from six events in 1989 to fifty events in 2019. The popularity of HODs is a tribute to the hard work and dedication ofteams of volunteers who tirelessly work to make the architectural, cultural and social history of our area more available to residents, visitors and tourists alike, thus helping to promote not only the past, but the future prosperity of our neighbourhoods. Our thanks go to all who help to make Heritage Open Days possible.

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(This insert has been paid for by RTWCS, as a contribution to the HOD project fund.) The benefits of membership are many: • knowing, above all, that you are helping to protect the ‘quality of life’ of you and your family in Tunbridge Wells, by joining the collective voice of the inhabitants of our town; • a forum for discussion and debate of local issues; • a channel for the representation of your views and interests; + with the opportunity for you to attend 12 meetings/events a year; + receive a quarterly 24pp. full colour Newsletter, updating you on latest events; + and receive a 25% discount on all of our many Local History publications. Annual Subscription: Individual £15; Family (2+ people) £22.50 information correct at time of going to press. E&OE