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Before the first Police Station and cells in Pembury Road were built in the early 1860's prisoners were locked in two cages, one in the then Castle Square and the other in Station Approach

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I took a walk around Barden Lake yesterday and spotted this swan feeding ...

... and here's the same swan in a more serene position

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Did you know that the Rose & Crown Hotel was once the Headquarters for announcing Parliamentary elections to the people of Tonbridge

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A bridge somewhere in Tonbridge. Do you know where?

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #272 - Tonbridge School Leisure Centre Cafe

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #271

I spotted this metal sign on a door somewhere in Tonbridge - I'm not going to reveal where though!!!!!!

Scout Hut Avebury Avenue

 Scout Hut Avebury Avenue - Work has started on the project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg7CqwpUvSU&feature=youtu.be

Tonbridge Daily Photo - George Wise of Tonbridge

Tonbridge Daily Photo #280 - George Wise Sundial

We've all heard about Tunbridgeware. It's now associated with Tunbridge Wells, but it originated from wood turner George Wise's business in Tonbridge. His workshop was known to exist in 1746 on the banks of the Medway next to Big Bridge - it would have been somewhere between Pizza Express and The Wharf pub. the original buildings have been demolished. The site was probably chosen for easy river access and comprised of a workshop, showrooms and the family lived there too.

This small firm specialised in woodworking and eventually in the product we know today as Tunbridgeware. Tunbridge Wells museum hold a large collection.

Tunbridgeware Box

If you take a walk through Tonbridge School grounds you will find a sundial dedicated to George Wise. It's on the lawns by the chapel. Go take a look and also take in the interesting contemporary sculptures and architecture that the grounds have to offer. Remember to keep to the pathways. It really is a worthwhile and interesting walk.

The sundial was spot on with the time!!!!

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #279

A rainbow over stormy North Tonbridge skies was captured perfectly by Nicky Silk last night. It seems that Nicky's talents are not only in making curtains and other home soft furnishings, but she has a pretty good eye when it come to creating an interesting image. Thanks for sharing!!!

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #278

There was plenty of activity going on yesterday as these three guys were preparing the Tonbridge School cricket pitches.

The Australians return to Tonbridge

The Australians are back in town and training at Tonbridge School. They used the state of the art facilities during The Olympics, and they must have been so good they have returned before competing in the Moscow World Athletic Championships 2013. 

I popped over for a coffee this morning and took these shots of the team limbering up for a day of training.

It's good to see them back in Tonbridge - good luck guys - and thanks for bringing the sunny weather with you again.

 

 

 

 

 

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #277 - Corn and Camomile

Many of the fields surrounding the town are now sprinkled or edged with camomile flowers. I came across this one between Tonbridge and Penshurst. Sadly the photo nor my photographic skills don't do
the view justice, so get out and walk through the countryside and you'll find these beautiful scenes for yourself.

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #276 - Barden Lake

There are a number of memorial benches around Barden Lake. They provide a beautiful view and often a peaceful spot to reflect.  I came across this one recently.

Crane Floats through Tonbridge

It's not every day you can see a crane floating down the river through Tonbridge, but this is exactly what happened as Day 2 of construction work on Weir View Scout Hut got underway.

 

 

Photographs courtesy of Peter Ellis Tonbridge Community Films

FREE Diabetic Screening in Tonbridge

It is estimated that of the 3 million people living with diabetes in the UK about 750,000 do not know that they have it. So Tonbridge Lions Club will be offering free diabetes screening in the Tonbridge Angel Centre car park (High Street side) on Saturday 10th August.


Diabetes is a serious condition because it can affect many parts of the body. Many people are not diagnosed with the condition until the complications of diabetes have already started to develop – blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage and circulation problems that could lead to amputations. But spotting diabetes early enables treatment, either through diet and exercise or tablets and sometimes insulin, thus reducing the risk of the development of serious complications.


Qualified medical staff from Medix will carry out the screening, which involves a very simple blood test from the finger, which measures the blood sugar, with an immediate result.

The Screening Centre will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and the Lions expect to screen 200-300 people. Adults over the age of 40 are the most likely group to develop diabetes. However, children can be tested provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian and following a consultation with a nurse.

There will be no charge for the test, as all costs will be met by Tonbridge Lions Club.

Further information can be obtained from the Lions Health Group, Russell Dorling on 01732 366920 or Medix on 01892 723732.

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #275

Two more photos by Peter Ellis taken yesterday as pontoons are floated towards The Scout Hut. Here they have passed under the bridge and are behind the new Bradford Street apartment.

The image below is just before negotiating the bridge.

Something is Afloat in Tonbridge

A Major repair is needed to the Scout Hut off Avebury Avenue with the deterioration of the metal supports.

Today saw the arrival of a number of transporters in Tonbridge carrying a variety of Pontoon Parts.

Here are a few photographs taken by Peter Ellis of the start of the work.

 

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #274

This is the Shallows at Haysden Country Park. It was once part of the River Medway that meandered through the countryside. As the water was not suitable for larger canal craft a diversion was constructed around this section. The stream is now gradually developing into a backwater marshland.

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Tonbridge Daily Photo #273

It's doubtful if there is a more majestic scene for a game of cricket in all of Kent, and it's here in your home town of Tonbridge. The backdrop is Tonbridge School Chapel, and this action photograph was taken by Carl Lewis.

There are public walkways through Tonbridge School that pass sculptures, historic buildings and places of interest, so don't feel as though you can't wander through the grounds, but don't forget to stay on the pathways.

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In 1910 an estimated 10,200 hop-pickers came to the Tonbridge area for the harvest

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