Disappearing-Tonbridge http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/ 9 rows en-gb 60 Gas Holders http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c1662969.html There is talk of Gas holders, above ground ones at least, being phased out. More photos to come soon ..... Friday 6 March 2009: There is talk of Gas holders, above ground ones at least, being phased out. More photos to come soon .....

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]]> Fri Mar 6 2009 Finding the Fosse http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c1655873.html This is what remains of the Fosse. In 1259 Henry III allowed the building of the wall and fosse around Tonbridge, the wall never happened but there was a bank and ditch. The fosse is visible up to 10 feet high in the Port Reeve's House garden. Tuesday 30 November 1999: This is what remains of the Fosse. In 1259 Henry III allowed the building of the wall and fosse around Tonbridge, the wall never happened but there was a bank and ditch. The fosse is visible up to 10 feet high in the Port Reeve's House garden.

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Tonbridge Pubs : Past http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c1651111.html Sites in and around Tonbridge that were once Pubs. Tuesday 30 November 1999: Sites in and around Tonbridge that were once Pubs.

The Red Lion as was. This is part of a club but was once the Telegraph, built around the time of the telegraph system, Tonbridge had the newest Telegraph office. .Does anyone have any proof that the so called At one time, a very old one this, the The 1 2 .... it went right through to Bank street and what is now Poor old Star & Garter pub (now an area of grass & young trees) Poor old Star & Garter pub (now an area of grass & young trees) This was the British Volunteer, it then spent many years as Barden Antiques and is now being converted into two houses. This was once the Druids Arms pub, Pembury rd. You can still see the post for the sign (and a suspicious Jack Russell trying to wee up their fence) This was The Brown Jug many years ago Hadlow rd. This was The Brown Jug many years ago Hadlow rd. The Three Squirrels used to be a pub in Pitts Wood, Ashes lane. The Three Squirrels used to be a pub in Pitts Wood, Ashes lane.

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Historic Street-Furniture and signs http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c1575995.html A collection of "Street furniture" and old signs etc from around Tonbridge. Drain and gulley covers made by Seale & Austen and Gray Brothers (makers of the ironwork on both town bridges). Tuesday 30 November 1999: A collection of "Street furniture" and old signs etc from around Tonbridge. Drain and gulley covers made by Seale & Austen and Gray Brothers (makers of the ironwork on both town bridges).

Nice Another blue & white enamel street name sign has been spotted in * Awaiting comment * Gray Brothers had a foundry in the Avebury avenue area, they cast the iron sections of the two bridges in the High street. Gray Brothers had a foundry in the Avebury avenue area, they cast the iron sections of the two bridges in the High street. Gray Brothers had a foundry in the Avebury avenue area, they cast the iron sections of the two bridges in the High street. R.Hogben-Baker on side of Chinese Resturant behind station J.Palmer- Signwriter, Grainer, Painter,Paperhanger & Decorator on a wall in St Stephens street next to Punch & Judy pub Medway-coal-company sign on end of a building in Priory street Not sure how old this is but hey Seale and Austen had a foundry in the Botany. Seale and Austen had a foundry in the Botany. Blue & white enamel street name sign ... Is it the only one left in Tonbridge ? ... It seems that it is isn't ! Old sign writing advertising Talbot cars on the side of a previous garage.

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Pembury Hospital http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c1574057.html Not strictly in Tonbridge but has always had a connection with the town. Here are a few photos of the buildings that were still there in May 2008. Tuesday 30 November 1999: Not strictly in Tonbridge but has always had a connection with the town. Here are a few photos of the buildings that were still there in May 2008.

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Tonbridge Pubs : Under threat http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c1574009.html Pubs in Tonbridge that have closed or are likely to close. Tuesday 30 November 1999: Pubs in Tonbridge that have closed or are likely to close.

The Bishop's Oak is rumoured to be closing The Bishop's Oak is rumoured to be closing The Greyhound seems to be closed at present. The Greyhound seems to be closed at present. The Pinnacles is apparently going to make way for new houses. The Pinnacles is apparently going to make way for new houses. Red House .. Im not sure if this should be in here but the way things are heading it could be the only pub in north Tonbridge ! The Royal Oak - More rumours of closure. The Royal Oak - More rumours of closure. Royal Oak, Haysden (For sale at present maybe converted to residential) Flatfoot Sam's (was The Loggers) now closed Flatfoot Sam's (was The Loggers) now closed Railway Bell, after having a major refit, is currently boarded up and there are rumours of conversion to flats (Dec 07) The Stag's Head pub (Jan 08) has been empty for a while and is looking a bit shabby. The Stag's Head pub (Jan 08) has been empty for a while and is looking a bit shabby. The Nelson Arms - Rumours of impending closure The Nelson Arms - Rumours of impending closure Station House - Closed at present - Future not certain Station House - Closed at present - Future not certain The Wharf - Rumours of impending closure

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Miscellaneous Photos http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c1205936.html Just a few odd photos of Tonbridge that did not fit in the other collections. Tuesday 30 November 1999: Just a few odd photos of Tonbridge that did not fit in the other collections.

This stone is in the car park wall behind the bank. This used to be the Close up of the remains of lettering Masonic Buildings ? A fire at Hilden Manor (Feb 2005) A fire at Hilden Manor (Feb 2005) A fire at Hilden Manor (Feb 2005) A fire at Hilden Manor (Feb 2005) The neck, with face, of a Bellarmine Jar or Jug_around 17th century_Dredged from the Medway. B&Q when it was red ! Very early morning in the High street ... not a common sight, no cars or people !

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Tonbridge Buildings : Under threat http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c306507.html Photographs of buildings in and around Tonbridge about to be demolished or in danger of being. Tuesday 30 November 1999: Photographs of buildings in and around Tonbridge about to be demolished or in danger of being.

I know it's not a building but there are rumours that this path up to the castle will be closed... Boo There's a rumour that the library is to be demolished in the next few years There's a rumour that the library is to be demolished in the next few years There's a rumour that the library is to be demolished in the next few years The sad face of the It's a terrible shame really ! A disused concrete sectional building just inside the old Railway wall, Vale road. The Crown Buildings, Bradford street (site of Star Picture house). I have a hunch that this area may be changed before too long ! Ebenezer-Chapel, Bradford street. I have a hunch that this area may be changed before too long ! Bricked up arch of an old bridge under the High street, it is situated on the footpath between the High street and Sovereign-House (Benn Publications' building and old Tannery site) and has recently had its 'repair plaque' replaced (next to Nationwide bank)after a road accident. The Angel Center (Jan 08) including Sainsbury and Beales stores is quite likely to be re-developed soon ! The Angel Center (Jan 08) including Sainsbury and Beales stores is quite likely to be re-developed soon ! The Angel Center (Jan 08) including Sainsbury and Beales stores is quite likely to be re-developed soon ! (rear view) The Angel Center (Jan 08) including Sainsbury and Beales stores is quite likely to be re-developed soon ! Sainsburys_side-view from Vale road. This was Benn Publications' building (built on the old Tannery site is very likely to be demolished to make way for a 16 storey tower block ? ... Whatever next. This was Benn Publications' building (built on the old Tannery site is very likely to be demolished to make way for a 16 storey tower block ? ... Whatever next.

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]]> Tue Nov 30 1999 Tonbridge Buildings : Demolished http://disappearing-tonbridge.fotopic.net/c305160.html Photographs of buildings (now demolished) in and around Tonbridge. Tuesday 30 November 1999: Photographs of buildings (now demolished) in and around Tonbridge.

Most of the West Kent College buildings are demolished or about to be. Most of the West Kent College buildings are demolished or about to be. Most of the West Kent College buildings are demolished or about to be. Most of the West Kent College buildings are demolished or about to be. Most of the West Kent College buildings are demolished or about to be. Victorian chapel ended up as a tool hire shop - Now demolished Medway Wharf Road corner Medway Wharf Road corner St Eanswythes mission, 58 Priory road, Demolished sept 04 Priory road, Demolished sept 04 20a Priory street (remains of old car repair business with Air-raid shelter in front) An old victorian gas pumping station in Medway Wharf Road. I went to photograph it but I was too late ..Its gone ! This photo was kindly supplied by Peter Freeman who had once owned and restored the building.

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