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Brighton, West Pier c.1896
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Brighton is the biggest and most lively and cosmopolitan of the Sussex resorts. The sea bathing and taking of salt water cures laid the foundations for the town's growth after 1750. After the Prince of Wales, later the Prince Regent, arrived, the town was established as a fashionable and lively resort. It eventually had two piers. This view shows the West Pier, now sadly derelict, in its heyday. It opened in 1866 and later was extended in 1890. The entrance pavilion on the left survives as the Old Brighton Rock and Candy Shoppe.

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A Selection of Memories from Brighton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Brighton

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Brighton, Hove And Lewes
Hello All, I am researching my ancestry on my late fathers side. I have very little information to go on but do know he did at some point live in the area,he was buried in Lewes but to my knowledge only lived there for a few years before passing away in 2014. I believe he may have had some connection to the area before this time. Any time between 1950’s and 2014 If anyone should recognise his name ...see more
Brighton, Aquarium c1955
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Preston Park In Wartime And After
I remember that the eastern part of the park was turned into allotments during the war. And a water-filled ditch was created for testing tanks' abilities to cross muddy/hilly terrain. And after the war there were often sheep dog trials and other events to attend (I lived in Lovers Walk opposite the park). I'd love to see any photos of the Park at any time
Brighton, Aquarium c1955
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Summer Days At Ovingdean
My mother and I had many happy summer days at Ovingdean in the 1960's. It was easy to catch a bus there from central Brighton, disembarking near St Dunstan's home, walking by underpass beneath the busy main road, then taking the stairs down to the Undercliff Walk. There was a kiosk and some beach huts there, and it was a very pleasant spot to enjoy a few hours by the sea.
Brighton, the Beach, Ovingdean Gap c1955
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Brighton College In 1930s
My mother, Olive Mary (Mollie) Feasby was a student at the college in the 1930s. I am looking for information about her future sisters-in-law, Marion and Rene Walker, also students there.
Brighton, Eastern Terrace c1955
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