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This took in the UDCs of Egremont, New Brighton, Leasowe, Poulton, Moreton, Seacombe and Wallasey.

Victorians knew him, was accompanied by a slender and though somewhat undercut Old Harry's Wife (left) until she was toppled in the 1890s by the gale that went on to sweep away the old chain pier at Brighton

It was long known to motorists on the A23 London to Brighton road for the major hold-ups at its traffic light junction with Star Lane, just out of view to the left.

The Devil's Dyke was immensely popular with visitors to Brighton, who relished the fresh air and the long views across the Weald.

In the distance is the Brighton Road junction; the gable belonging to Garrett's, the greengrocers.

Two phases of Victorian expansion are shown here in this view along the Brighton Road heading south-east from the town.

Bolney is a quiet village, located just off the main London to Brighton trunk road.

There was something for everyone at New Brighton.

We are on the Downs between Brighton and Lewes.

The area was never as commercial as its sister New Brighton, but it was still a popular holiday destination.

William Phelps, alias Brighton Bill, the pugilist, died here after his brutal encounter with Owen Swift in 1838.

Seaforth, Bootle, Crosby, Brighton-le-Sands, Blundell Sands and Formby were easier to reach along the firm sand during the wet winter months.

Redhill grew from nothing after the building of the London to Brighton road in 1807 and the railway in 1841.

There are examples of Chailey pottery on display at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.

The inn in the photograph is offering Tamplins Brighton Ales.

Brighton made the seaside fashionable for the upper crust, and its wider popularity was settled when the railway made the connection in 1841.

These were retained as a feature when part of the Brighton Road was widened on either side and renamed The Broadway.

Unlike Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, Worthing never aspired to having an opulent purpose built Victorian hotel.

Harry Treacher Harry Treacher was a bookseller from Brighton.

An Eiffel Tower at New Brighton was part of the original dream of James Atherton as he planned his new holiday resort.