Category: Society, Scandal & Culture
Social patterns, rivalries, romance, community and identity across Royal Tunbridge Wells’ history.
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Capital of Infidelity: The Modern Crown vs. The Georgian Reality
When a notorious modern dating website looked at its user metrics and officially crowned Royal Tunbridge Wells the “Cheating Capital of the UK,” the national press had a field day. As a result, it’s no wonder some now refer to… Read More →
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Capital of Infidelity: Lord Maiden and the Camp Culture of 1703
If you thought 18th-century “sledge-cottages” moving mistresses through the woods at midnight was peak drama, brace yourselves. We are wrapping up our Capital of Infidelity trilogy. This time, we are stepping directly into the spotlight of a completely overlooked, glittering… Read More →
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The Great Paving Scandal (The Royal Slip-and-Slide)
If you’ve ever walked down the elegant, sunlit promenade of The Pantiles, dodging dog walkers and tracking down a morning flat white, you’re stepping on the results of a massive, 17th-century royal temper tantrum. Today, it’s one of the most… Read More →
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The Great Theatre Wars (and the Woman Who Broke the Border)
If you’ve been following our town-planning rivalries, you already know that Royal Tunbridge Wells didn’t become a premium destination by playing nice. It was forged in the fires of pettiness. And if you think modern business competition in 2026 is… Read More →
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The Mountain Feud (Mount Ephraim vs Mount Sion)
If you’ve ever walked across the Common on a crisp morning and looked up at the grand houses on Mount Ephraim, or struggled up the steep incline of Mount Sion, you’re actually walking through an ancient, 17th-century ideological battleground in… Read More →