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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It was first launched at Kensington Palace and is now on tour, starting at The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Tunbridge Wells council boss, William Benson, said it was important people voted, adding: "Voters can be assured these new arrangements are just as secure as the polling stations they're used to."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, about 320 properties in the Bidborough area of Tunbridge Wells have been experiencing water supply issues since Wednesday.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

SEW said water had been restored to 6,500 properties in Tunbridge Wells that were affected on Thursday evening, although some residents said they were still without supplies.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

That same evening a gentleman travelled to Tunbridge Wells, with a lady by his side, on whose finger glittered a plain gold ring newly placed there.

From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne

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