The centre of Tonbridge entertainment

Bradford Street was once the centre of Tonbridge entertainment.

At the turn of the 20th Century the venues that gave this street its reputation
were:-

The Riverside Cafe owned by Phil Mandel
A roller skating rink known as the best in West Kent
Dousts Boathouse offering trips and picnics on the River Medway
The Star Cinema
and finally
The Medway Hall used for exhibitions and meeting during the day, and by night was transformed into a dance hall

Tonbridge Daily Snippet

The Riverside Cafe owned by Phil Mandel, a roller skating rink with the reputation of being the best in West Kent, the ever busy Dousts Boathouse, The Star Cinema and The Medway Hall that was used for exhibitions and meetings during the day, and by night was transformed into a dance hall made Bradford Street the centre of Tonbridge entertainment at the turn of the 20th century.

It's hard to believe as Bradford Street is now simply an insignificant jumble of carparks and offices.