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Showing posts with label River Walk Tonbridge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label River Walk Tonbridge. Show all posts
Friday, 11 October 2013
Where have all the flowers gone?
I always like to hang on to the last signs of summer, but now that the flower baskets in town have been removed it really does feel like winter is around the corner.
Friday, 20 July 2012
Kelly Holmes brings The Olympic Flame to Tonbridge ... In Pictures
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| Big Bridge Tonbridge |
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| River Security |
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| Cheers from K College Tonbridge |
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| Dame Kelly Holmes on the Castle Wall |
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| River Walk |
Monday, 14 May 2012
Monday, 9 April 2012
The Mystery Continues
Some months ago a photograph of two young men canoeing on the river created a lot of speculation as to where it was taken. The most popular answer was that the spot was around the River Walk area. I have now found another photograph taken in the same place, so it can be assumed it was taken from a landing station or boat yard as the photographer is standing in the same spot. Any more ideas?
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
An Old English Fair
Whilst delving through the archives at Tonbridge Library yesterday, I came across an interesting programme for the 'Old English Fair' held in the castle grounds on July 1st 1950, and as I was attending an Arts Festival meeting in the evening this really drew my attention as to how it was done in the 50's.
The occasion was to celebrate a visit by HRH The Duchess of Kent to Tonbridge, who after visiting the then Day Nursery at Hectorage Road, Tonbridge School and High Hilden was to spend the afternoon, as guest of honour, at the fair.
It must have been an amazing spectacle of colour as the Band of the 1st Battalion and the Massed Drums of the lst and 4th Battalions Beat Retreat along the River Walk.
Admission to the fair was 1s, children were half-price at 6d, and entry points were Castle Street, Water Gate, Slade and the Sports Ground.
The list of events that took place made fascinating reading.
Twenty nine local organisations took part. Amongst them were produce stalls run by the National Farmers' Union and the Townswomen's Guild, Hoop-la by The Tonbridge Sisterhood and a China Stall by The Mothers' Union. There was a Gipsy Encampment and Wishing Well organised by Tonbridge Municipal Association, a Treasure Island by Tonbridge Chamber of Trade and The Stocks were manned by Tonbridge Rugby Football Club (nothing changes). The sale of brochures was the responsibility of the Tonbridge Ladies' Hockey Club and the turnstiles were stewarded by Tonbridge Hockey Club.
I was amazed at how many of the town's clubs and societies all came together to help to make the fair a success, and it illustrated the strength of community in Tonbridge in the 1950's. It also is a reminder that Tonbridge Castle and grounds have been central in the history of hosting the town's events ... and long may the tradition continue.
If you wish to view the original copy of the programme it is in the historical archives at Tonbridge Library.
The occasion was to celebrate a visit by HRH The Duchess of Kent to Tonbridge, who after visiting the then Day Nursery at Hectorage Road, Tonbridge School and High Hilden was to spend the afternoon, as guest of honour, at the fair.
It must have been an amazing spectacle of colour as the Band of the 1st Battalion and the Massed Drums of the lst and 4th Battalions Beat Retreat along the River Walk.
Admission to the fair was 1s, children were half-price at 6d, and entry points were Castle Street, Water Gate, Slade and the Sports Ground.
The list of events that took place made fascinating reading.
"Country Dancing, and Display by the League of Health and Beauty at frequent Intervals. Booths, Sideshows, Pony Rides, River Trips. All the fun of the fair. Running Buffets by Letheby and Christopher Ltd. of East Grinstead.
Band displays and music during the afternoon in the Castle Grounds and River Walk.
Old Time and Country Dancing on the Lawn from 8p.m.
Old Time Dancing in the Medway Hall at 7.30 p.m. Admission 3s 6d "
Twenty nine local organisations took part. Amongst them were produce stalls run by the National Farmers' Union and the Townswomen's Guild, Hoop-la by The Tonbridge Sisterhood and a China Stall by The Mothers' Union. There was a Gipsy Encampment and Wishing Well organised by Tonbridge Municipal Association, a Treasure Island by Tonbridge Chamber of Trade and The Stocks were manned by Tonbridge Rugby Football Club (nothing changes). The sale of brochures was the responsibility of the Tonbridge Ladies' Hockey Club and the turnstiles were stewarded by Tonbridge Hockey Club.
I was amazed at how many of the town's clubs and societies all came together to help to make the fair a success, and it illustrated the strength of community in Tonbridge in the 1950's. It also is a reminder that Tonbridge Castle and grounds have been central in the history of hosting the town's events ... and long may the tradition continue.
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| Dog Show and Fete - Tonbridge Castle Lawn 2011 |
If you wish to view the original copy of the programme it is in the historical archives at Tonbridge Library.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Tonbridge Arts Festival Bunting
Pick up a material triangle at the Four Heads Art Show at The Castle Council Chambers and either design on the spot or take it home and send it to the organiser.
Show is open daily from 10am to 4pm until Friday.
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Promenading At Tonbridge Castle
The Victorians were highly interested in taking a leisurely walk in public so as to be seen by others. Everyone dressed in their finest and came out to see and be seen. It was a time that piers and seaside promenades were an essential part of life gaining the favour of a generation who were experiencing more leisure time, and therefore a walk about town or along the seafront was socially popular.
It is then of no surprise that in 1898 Tonbridge castle and the surrounding grounds were acquired by the council for the people of Tonbridge. A walk was planned and constructed so that the area and river could be made accessible to residents, and the walls and gatehouse could be partially renovated.
In May 1900 the new walkway and the grounds were officially open to the public and so the promenading could begin for the Victorian residents of Tonbridge. One can only imagine what a sight that must have been.
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| Tonbridge Castle |
It is then of no surprise that in 1898 Tonbridge castle and the surrounding grounds were acquired by the council for the people of Tonbridge. A walk was planned and constructed so that the area and river could be made accessible to residents, and the walls and gatehouse could be partially renovated.
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| River Walk Tonbridge Castle |
In May 1900 the new walkway and the grounds were officially open to the public and so the promenading could begin for the Victorian residents of Tonbridge. One can only imagine what a sight that must have been.
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