Southborough, The Parade 1896
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Photo of Southborough, The Parade 1896

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Since it was gradually absorbed to become a suburb of Royal Tunbridge Wells, this small village south of Tonbridge supported a number of businesses in its commercial centre. Apart from G P Mansell's valuation and estate agency operation seen in the centre of the picture, F Simmons's tailoring concern offered liveries for wealthy households with domestic staff, and cycle suits, reflecting the growing popularity of this pursuit at the turn of the century.

Memories of Southborough, the Parade 1896

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The Parade, Southborogh, was where my mother, Ivy, did most of her shopping. At that time you could buy pretty well everything you would need in the Parade. Trips into Tunbridge Wells were only taken if there was a need for something very special or the "sales" were on!! Just round the corner in Pennington Road was an Off Licence called "Fisters" which is where we bought our rationed sweets - usually ...see more