
Tunbridge Wells Through Time
Robert Turcan(Author)
Amberley Publishing
Published on 15. October 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-4456-0821-1 (ISBN)
Description
Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells' is a well worn cliche, however, it does encapsulate the genteel character of this Kentish spa. Before the popularity of sea bathing, holidaymakers gathered here to drink the waters for medicinal purposes. The town grew to accommodate visitors with smart hotels and attractive terraces of Georgian and Victorian houses. The area's sandstone geology is revealed at Wellington and High Rocks and there is also evidence of Roman occupation in the town's roots. Today a low crime rate, relatively full employment, attractive open spaces, good transport links to London and a vibrant retail sector have created a contented community. Changes to the townscape over the past century have been mostly sympathetic, but still very important. The photographs in this book provide a fleeting view of Tunbridge Wells through time, and provide the reader with a fascinating tour of this Kentish spa's eclectic past and present.
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Edition
UK ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
186 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 167 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
276 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4456-0821-1 (9781445608211)
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Tunbridge Wells Through Time
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Person
Robert Turcan is a retired fund manager who was brought up on a fruit farm in the North Kent horticultural belt. He has a lifelong interest in local history, in the pursuit of which he has amassed a considerable collection of topographical postcards, books and maps. His appreciation of the constantly changing environment is complimented by keen amateur photography, as well as a number of previously published titles on Kent's towns.