The Tunbridge Wells Guide; or an Account of the Ancient and Present State of the Place,: to Which Is Added a Particular Description of the Towns and . &C. &C. Within the Circumference of Sixteen M

Jasper Sprange

ISBN 10: 0461741245 / ISBN 13: 9780461741247

Published by HardPress Publishing, 2020

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• Title: The Tunbridge Wells Guide; or an Account of the Ancient and Present State of the Place,: to Which Is Added a Particular Description of the Towns and . &C. &C. Within the Circumference of Sixteen M
• Publisher: HardPress Publishing
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461741245
• ISBN 13: 9780461741247
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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The Tunbridge Wells Guide; Or An Account Of The Ancient And Present State Of The Place,: To Which Is Added A Particular Description Of The Towns And Villages, Gentlemens Seats, Remains Of Antiquity, Founderies &C. &C. Within The Circumference Of Sixteen Miles by Jasper Sprange. The work is a historical topographical compilation that blends antiquarian lore with practical travel guidance. It surveys Tunbridge Wells and surrounding districts, tracing the origins and growth of the spa town, the medicinal waters, and the social life of the period. The text documents the discovery and development of springs at Eridge and the later public amenities, chapels, baths, assembly rooms, and Walks, alongside a catalog of nearby towns, manors, and notable seats such as Mount Ephraim, Mount Sion, Mount Pleas ant, and Ruthhall. It also provides genealogies of great houses, lists of roads and coaching routes, and a detailed directory of villages and estates within a sixteen-mile radius. The volume is a composite atlas, travelogue, and antiquarian reference intended for visitors and residents alike, combining narrative with practical guidance on topography, architecture, and local history.