Salomons UK Ltd, David Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TG
Salomons (Broomhill) was the country home of the Salomons family from 1829 to the mid 1930s. Designed by Decimus Burton between 1830 and 1850, and extended by the Salomons family later in the century, it sits on 36 acres of picturesque grounds.
When Vera Salomons donated the family estate to Kent County Council in 1937, she specified that two rooms be kept apart as a permanent memorial to her brother, who was killed at Gallipoli; her father, a noted amateur scientist and technologist; and her great uncle, a leader in the struggle for Jewish civil rights. (All three were named David Salomons.) These rooms form the 'Salomons Museum' which has remained open to the public through subsequent changes of ownership.
For Heritage Open Days 2022, and in line with this year's theme 'Astonishing Inventions', on Sunday 18th September the museum will be presenting a talk on the scientific and technical interests of the second David Salomons, including a look at parts of the house not usually open to the public (provided these have not been booked for other uses - the house now operates as an event and conference venue).
Event Times
Friday 9 September: 0900-1500
Saturday 10 September: 0900-1500
Sunday 11 September: 0900-1500
Monday 12 September: 0900-1500
Tuesday 13 September: 0900-1500
Wednesday 14 September: 0900-1500
Thursday 15 September: 0900-1500
Friday 16 September: 0900-1500
Saturday 17 September: 0900-1500
Sunday 18 September: 0900-1500. Talk/tour at 1130 & 1500.
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Required
The museum is free to visit daily but the talk/tour must be booked.
Booking Contact: Reception
Call: 01892 515152
Booking opens: 1 August 2022
Booking closes: 31 August 2022
COVID-19 Considerations
This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.
Additional Information
Max 15 people per tour/session. Talk/tour takes just over an hour
www.salomons-estate.com/
www.thecivicsociety.org/Salomons.htm