The History of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells came about in the early 1600’s when a natural spring was discovered. In 1606 Lord North was riding back to London when he rode past a spring, he took a sample back to London and it was discovered that the water contained health-giving properties. Since that day Tunbridge Wells was born and became a popular attraction, in fact in 1630 Queen Henrietta Maria wife of Charles I went to the spring after the birth of the future Charles II to recover. The heart of Tunbridge Wells was the Pantiles and in 1775 Beau Nash and his companion Sarah Porter came to the area and established himself as Master of Ceremonies, this brought organised gambling to the Pantiles.
The town aspired even though going though a slump in popularity because seaside holidays became more popular Tunbridge Wells still aspired and was granted ‘Royal’ Tunbridge Wells by Edward VII in 1909.

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Tunbridge Wells to me is a lovely town; it has the appeal of a main shopping centre as well as being set in an idyllic location. Although the heart of the Wells has moved from the Pantiles and is now in the main shopping area, you must walk down to the Pantiles, as this area is definitely the loveliest part of the town. It is in this area that you will find small winding streets with the smaller shops that sell a variety of bits and bobs. Walking up towards the town centre and climbing the hill just set of the main road is a park that is great just to relax in on a summer day after a hard day shopping.
Tunbridge Wells of an evening is also interesting there is a variety of pubs, bars and many up and coming restaurants.

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