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Royal Tunbridge Wells fourth centenary

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The town was founded when Dudley, Lord North (1602-77) discovered a mineral spring in the area, and after drinking the water found his ill-health had improved. He persuaded his friends to try it and by 1636 two houses had been built next to the spring. It became fashionable, and was visited by several personalities of the time including Richard 'Beau' Nash, David Garrick and Samuel Johnson. It was given its 'royal' title in 1909 by King Edward VII.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Royal Tunbridge Wells fourth centenary

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Richard 'Beau' Nash

Richard 'Beau' Nash, 1674 - 1762, dandy and leader of fashion, Master of the ...

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Central YMCA

Central YMCA

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Woolwich & District Antiquarian Society

Woolwich & District Antiquarian Society

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Luton African Caribbean Community Development Forum

Luton African Caribbean Community Development Forum

Apart from their address, we can find no other information about this group.

Group, Community / Clubs

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friendship of the English speaking peoples

friendship of the English speaking peoples

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Concept, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

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All Saints Haggerston Church Hall

All Saints Haggerston Church Hall

This photos show Rev. Knapper (in the white surplice, front left) at the opening ceremony for the hall. His daughters, now Kate Dillon (with the cushion) and Rosemary Watkins, are contributing to t...

Building, Community / Clubs

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