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Tonbridge, The Castle 1951
Photo ref: T101078
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More about this scene

The formidable 13th-century gatehouse of the castle, with four massive circular flanking towers and four portcullises in the entrance, stands on the site of a former Saxon fortress. Richard de Clare, a kinsman of William the Conqueror, initiated the castle's construction in 1070. But the family, who were the most powerful in England during the Middle Ages, were constantly in conflict with the king, and the building was finally rendered indefensible by the Parliamentarians during the Civil War. The adjoining Gothic mansion was built by a Mr Hooker in 1793, and is now a local government office.

Memories of Tonbridge, the Castle 1951

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Tonbridge, The Castle 1951

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I was born in Tonbridge in 1957. I went to Sussex Road primary school and Hillview for girls. I remember the most is the flood we had and the carnivals when I was younger. I still come back to visit my sister who stills lives there. A lot has changed - I prefer the old Tonbridge.