October 2026. Royal Tunbridge Wells. Only down in Rye the night, then back up to attend to father-in-law ahead of his next hospital admission. Tuesday saw calls from medical examiners and undertakers on my side of the family, the process of death temporarily more demanding than life. We stayed the night in the Wells, in… Continue reading MOUNT EDGCUMBE
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GATECRASHING A 60th BIRTHDAY IN TONBRIDGE
November 2025. Tonbridge. A day attending to the in-laws of Royal Tunbridge Wells, where it transpires all Michael wants is a front row seat at the Assembly Hall, listening to a sombre piece about Anne Frank performed by his own choral society. It’s less fun than Rosie, I’ll say that. While the in-laws stay at… Continue reading GATECRASHING A 60th BIRTHDAY IN TONBRIDGE
FUGGLES (II) – ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
April 2025. Royal Tunbridge Wells. As you leave High Brooms for T’Wells you notice more characterful houses, and some unprepossessing pubs. I’m tempted by the What Pub description of the Black Horse, “locals like to talk to you” and all, but inexplicably decide to head for my second Fuggles of the weekend, the original Tunbridge… Continue reading FUGGLES (II) – ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
