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Monument record TQ 53 NE 61 - Site of Cricket Bat Factory, The Post Office, 18 Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells
Summary
A Cricket Bat factory was formerly located on the site of the Post Office. The Cricket Bat Maker Peter Bulcher is listed as having a workshop at the Rose and Crown, 18 Grosvenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells in Kelley's 1886 Directory. The post office was constructed at the site in the 1930's.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5846 3976 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ53NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cricket Bat Maker Peter Bulcher listed as having workshop at the Rose and Crown, 18 Grosvenor Rd, Tunbridge Wells in Kelley's 1886 Directory. Corner plot on Goodstation Rd cleared in c1930s, now site of Post office.(1)
<1> N/A, Site Visit by Kent SMR map (Bibliographic reference). SKE6450.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6450 Bibliographic reference: N/A. Site Visit by Kent SMR map.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 6 2007 3:01PM