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Tonbridge

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Tonbridge is a market town in the English county of Kent, with a population of 31,600 in 2001. It belongs to the administrative borough of Tonbridge and Malling (population 107,560 in 2001).

Tonbridge was originally spelt 'Tunbridge' until 1870, but the spelling of the name was changed in a misguided attempt to avoid confusion with nearby Tunbridge Wells, a larger town about five miles to the south.

An 11th century castle was built here by Richard Fitzgilbert, a nobleman in William the Conqueror's invading army. The castle was rebuilt in the 13th century.

The town is home to several remaining Grammar Schools, including The Judd School and Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls. Tonbridge School, founded in 1553 is a well respected private boys school in the centre of the town.

Post code: TN.