Enter The Workroom and explore the creative side of Tunbridge Wells.

The Goosewoman (George Smart)

See folk art by local artists like George Smart, known for his colourful felt pictures and unique style.

Meet the makers behind the town’s craft traditions. Discover the stories of brick making, Pembury ware, hat and shoe making, and Tunbridge ware.

The gallery also highlights early local photographers. See the work of Thomas Sims, Ernest Ashton, and Henry Peach Robinson, who captured life in the town. The Workroom celebrates the skill and imagination of its people.

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