Old Tonbridge in pictures

Tonbridge Historical Society maintains an archive of more than 5000 historic images, mainly photographs. A selection is presented here, all dating from before 1950. Select one of the categories below, then click on any of the thumbnail images to see a larger version. High-resolution scans of these images are available; apply here for details. If you find any wrong captions, or can help us date any of the photos, please let us know.

• Aerial views

• Agriculture (mainly hop-picking)

• Bridges

• The Castle

• Societies and Clubs

• Elections

• Floods

• The High Street – from Vale Road to the Castle Hotel

• The High Street – from the Big Bridge to Church Lane

• The High Street – from Church Lane northwards

• Other streets and roads

• Hospital and Almshouses

• Houses and buildings (other than High Street)

• Industry and Trades (other than retail)

• Local government and other community services

• The Parish Church

• Other churches

• Other towns and villages

• People

• The Priory

• Public Houses

• Railways (Tonbridge)

• Railways (local area)

• The River Medway

• Royal visits and occasions

• Other Events – pre-1919

• Other Events – between the wars

• Other Events – after World War 2

• Schools (other than Tonbridge School)

• Tonbridge School

• Shops and retailing

• Sports

• Tonbridge at war

 

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