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This caused some local discontent as Morrisons had only recently closed their Tunbridge Wells store. [11] Morrisons returned to the Pantiles for their 2009 Christmas advert starring Richard Hammond and Denise van Outen. [12] In 2021, the Pantiles was the backdrop for the televised christmas advert of the online retailer, Very. [13]
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a town in Kent, England, 30 miles (50 kilometres) southeast of central London.It lies close to the border with East Sussex on the northern edge of the High Weald, whose sandstone geology is exemplified by the rock formation High Rocks.
The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells is named for the paving tiles installed there in 1699 — one-inch-thick square tiles made from heavy wealden clay, shaped in a wooden pan before firing (hence the name "pan-tiles"). [3] The pantile paving in Tunbridge Wells was replaced with flagstones in 1792. [citation needed]
In the 1670s, Tunbridge Wells had few permanent structures when it started to receive visits from members of the English Royal Family.The church was built on land belonging to Viscountess Purbeck as a chapel of ease for those visiting The Pantiles and was opened in 1676 after being constructed by Thomas Neale. [3]
The building was commissioned by the theatre manager, Sarah Baker, as the Tunbridge Wells Theatre, in the early 19th century. [2] It was designed in the neoclassical style, built in brick with a stucco finish and was officially opened on 8 July 1802. [3] The design involved a symmetrical main frontage of three bays facing onto The Pantiles.
2010–2024: The Borough of Tunbridge Wells wards of Brenchley and Horsmonden, Broadwater, Capel, Culverden, Goudhurst and Lamberhurst, Hawkhurst and Sandhurst, Paddock Wood East, Paddock Wood West, Pantiles and St Mark's, Park, Pembury, Rusthall, St James', St John's, Sherwood, Southborough and High Brooms, Southborough North, Speldhurst and ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 17 June 2024. Association football club in England Football club Tunbridge Wells Full name Tunbridge Wells Football Club Nickname(s) The Wells, The Royals Founded 1886 Ground Culverden Stadium, Royal Tunbridge Wells Capacity 3,750 (250 seated) Chairman Scott Bartlett / Michael Boyle Manager Steve Ives ...
Rusthall is located just under 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Tunbridge Wells town centre, and is separated from the built-up area of Tunbridge Wells by Rusthall Common and the Tunbridge Wells Golf Club. The village is around 30 miles (48 km) south-east of London.