With another thought about walking with our eyes shut to the usual scenery, how many of you walk past Romary House in Church Road? Romary House maybe the home now of an online recruitment company, but back in Victorian times it was the home of Romary's Tunbridge Wells Biscuits. These famous biscuits baked by Mr Romary held the coveted title of Appointment to the Queen after Victoria walked into the shop in 1876 and purchased some for herself.
Did You Know: The final batch of Tunbridge Wells Biscuits was baked for the wedding reception of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer in 1981.
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UrbanKite iPhone App
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Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society
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High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Awe inspiring website about the green rolling hills that surround Tunbridge Wells. This website will make you switch off your computer, strap on your shoes and get outside and explore our truly gorgeous countryside
Three Beautiful Things
A woman after my own heart. Clare finds three beautiful things in her life every day. So should we all.
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Social Networking for media and creative professionals in Tunbridge Wells.
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Once Around The Park
Clare from 3BT fame takes a walk around Tunbridge Wells Common and records her thoughts in 30 words. Another beautifully worded blog from Clare.
Street Photography in Tunbridge Wells
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York Road
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Gaztronomy
Tunbridge Wells resident, Gaz, rates and reviews his favourite restaurants, and usually with a vegetarian slant.
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Local photographer with some great work for the local rugby club.
The Spotlight Book
Charity voucher book of 120 money-saving coupons for you to save money in Tunbridge Wells in 2009. £10. Available in lots of locations or e-mail the team for one.
Pembury Village
Great site about one of our neighbours, Pembury.
TonbridgeBlog
Blog about one of our neighbouring towns, Tonbridge.
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I have done some research on the Romary business. I have tried to leave out information, present elsewhere on the web, that I couldn't find backing for. Any feedback is welcomed.
http://www.practicallyedible.com/edible.nsf/pages/tunbridgewellswafers
Posted by: Randal Oulton | Monday, November 09, 2009 at 04:05 PM
I am looking into the history of Tunbridge Wells Biscuits for my own website www.bakingforbritian.blogspot.com. I have a description of them as being delicate and lacy, about 3 inches in diameter, and good with wine. I also have a recipe for them (from another source) that would produce a shortbread type biscuit flavoured with caraway seeds. I am not sure of the original origin of this recipe. Have you ever eaten a Tunbridge Wells Biscuit, or do you know what they tasted and lookd like? I would like to have a go at making a batch, but I would like to try and match Romary's recipe.
Thanks for any help given on this subject.
Posted by: Anna Weller | Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 03:14 PM
I have a personal interest in the Romary Bisuit story. Alfred Romary was my Great Grandfather.
I have been working on compiling a wider story about the Business using the information available in Tunbridge Wells as well as archive material elsewhere. My mother and her Cousins have been able to provide some background information as well.
Part of the family are now in the US. We have a reunion planned for 2007 near to an ageing Cousin so she will not have to travel.
I would love to hear from anybody who has any lnowledge of the business - its workings - recipes for the famous biscuits - any tins or other memorabilia that people might have. I intend to take all this to California next year.
Many thanks 'Romary'
Posted by: Drummond Romary Forbes | Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 01:05 PM