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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Toby Cooper, landlord of The Bull in Tunbridge Wells, said recent issues at the pub meant he had to shut on Saturday evening, losing him between £5,000 and £6,000 in trade.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

SEW has been under intense scrutiny since November, when 24,000 customers lost water supply or pressure in the Tunbridge Wells area.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

South East Water has been under scrutiny since November, when 24,000 customers lost water supply or pressure in the Tunbridge Wells area.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

Ofwat is consulting on a proposed fine of up to £22.46m over failures linked to the Tunbridge Wells incident.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

At Tunbridge Wells was much less to excite than at Ramsgate.

From Edward Hoare, M.A. A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography by Hoare, Edward N.

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