Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent - The Hotels

The Bridge Hotel

This hotel was situated opposite the S.E.&C.R Railway Station (Central station) in Mount Pleasant Road.  This photograph is from a Pelton Guide from c.1910.

The Bridge Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Pelton Guide c1910

The Calverley Hotel

This hotel was once the Residence of the Dutchess of Kent and patronized by Royalty, claims the advert in the Pelton's Guide to Tunbridge Wells.  The hotel is situated at the entrance to Calverley Park.

The Calverley Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Pelton Guide c1910

The Castle Hotel

Situated on London Road.  The Wesleyan Church is in the background.

The Castle Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Clarendon Hotel

Situated in Mount Pleasant Road, opposite the Central Station.  This is another image from the Pelton's Guide c.1910.

"The noted house for luncheons, dinners, teas, and wines of the best. F A H Keil, Proprietor."

The Clarendon Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Pelton c.1910

The Earl's Court Hotel

Situated on Mount Ephraim. This is another image from the Pelton's Guide c.1910.

"Situated on the highest point on Mount Ephraim. Facing South; large lounge; reception rooms; magnificent views from every window.  M. Golds, Manager."

The Earl's Court Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Pelton c.1910

The Grand Hotel (Royal Kentish Hotel)

This is another image from the Pelton's Guide c.1910.

"Facing the Common; Near the Pantyles; Wagood's Electric Lift. Redecorated. J R Clarke."

The Grand Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Pelton c.1910

The Norfolk Hotel

Situated in Church Road.

The Norfolk Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hotel Russell

This postcard was posted in 1928.

Hotel Russell, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Spa Hotel

This is card number 111, the publisher is not identified.

The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Swan Hotel

Situated on the Pantiles. This photograph is c.1910 from the Pelton Guide to Tunbridge Wells.

The Swan Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent - Pelton c.1910

The Warden House

Situated on Mount Ephraim.  This image is taken from an advertisement in the 15th edition of the Pelton Guide to Tunbridge Wells (1896).  The description reads:

"South Aspect. - 435ft. above the Sea.
HIGH CLASS FURNISHED APARTMENTS
BOARD IF DESIRED
Lovely views of the Common and Neighbourhood.
VERY MODERATE TERMS FOR WINTER AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS
Mr. & Mrs. A. Dennis."

The Warden House, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Wellington Hotel

This is card No. 26 in the LL Series, showing the Wellington Hotel and Rock from the common.  I've always thought that Mount Ephraim has the feel of a front in a seaside town like Hastings or Eastbourne - just imagine the sea where the common is!

The Wellington Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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