Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Southborough within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Southborough, town, Tunbridge par., Kent, 2 miles N. of Tunbridge Wells, pop. 3870; P.O., T.O., and P.O. at Southborough New Town, 2 Banks. It is said that the Cavalier section of the visitors to Tunbridge Wells in Charles the First's time principally lodged at Southborough, which has now numerous pleasant villas and residences. There is a fine cricket ground.