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In & Around TUNBRIDGE WELLS Friday 13Th to Sunday 22Nd Be a tourist in your own Borough for free during... in & around TUNBRIDGE WELLS Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd September 2019 www.tunbridgewellsheritageopendays.org Follow us on Heritage Open Days in Tunbridge Wells are sponsored by: Royal Tunbridge Wells Tel. 01892 534018 | www.gcollinsandsons.com 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 © Trinity Theatre and Arts and Centre Theatre © Trinity per tour - book at www.trinitytheatre.net or 01892 678678. 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 © King Charles the Martyr Charles © King be exhibitions on display for the event. 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.
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