Tunbridge Wells

American

noun

a city in SW Kent, in SE England: mineral springs; resort.

Tunbridge Wells British

/ ˈtʌnˌbrɪdʒ /

noun

Official name: Royal Tunbridge Wells. a town and resort in SE England, in SW Kent: chalybeate spring discovered in 1606; an important social centre in the 17th and 18th centuries. Pop: 60 095 (2001)

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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust said it was working to ensure its advice and care was "clear, consistent and compassionate".

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

The report also criticised the company's communication during the Tunbridge Wells incident, including incorrect information about bottled water stations.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin shared his view that this report "confirms that South East Water poses a clear and present danger to public health".

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

Voters in Cambridge, North Hertfordshire and Tunbridge Wells will be able to vote in person in a variety of locations in the days running up to 7 May, including the previous weekend.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026

They have taken a mansion at Tunbridge Wells, but spend much time in Aymer’s beloved Florence, with Fulk.

From World's End A Story in Three Books by Jefferies, Richard

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