Salomons Museum, House museum at Salomons Estate in Southborough, England
The museum occupies a Grade II listed building designed by Decimus Burton in 1830, featuring a tall water tower, stables, and scientific laboratories.
The estate belonged to Sir David Salomons, who made history as the first Jewish Lord Mayor of London and first Jewish person to speak in Parliament.
The museum displays collections of hot air ballooning items, early automobiles, a Welte Philharmonic-Organ, and tablets from the family's rooftop synagogue.
Located two miles from Tunbridge Wells station, the museum opens daily with free admission and includes 36 acres of gardens for visitors to explore.
The museum preserves the original bench from which David Salomons delivered his groundbreaking parliamentary speech in 1851, defying religious restrictions.
Location: Southborough
Address: Canterbury Christ Church University, Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0TG TN3 0TG TN3 0TG
Website: http://canterbury.ac.uk/salomons-museum
GPS coordinates: 51.15220,0.24111
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:52
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