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Dame Anna Neagle 1904-1986 actress and Herbert Wilcox 1890-1977 film producer lived here 1953-1969

18 Lewes Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Lord Elwyn-Jones, Lord Chancellor and Polly Binder artist writer lived here 1966-1989

17 Lewes Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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W. Harrison Ainsworth occupied this house from 1853-1867 and wrote the following romances: The Star Chamber; Lord Mayor of London; The Flitch of Bacon; Cardinal Pole; The Spendthrift; John Law. The Projector; Mervyn Clitheroe; The Spanish Match; Ovingdean Grange; Constable De Bourbon; Constable of the Tower; Old Court This tablet was erected by C.A.Bleckly. 1910

5 Arundel Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Roedean School founded here as Wimbledon House School in October 1885 with two teachers and ten pupils

25 Lewes Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Aubrey Beardsley, master of line, was born in this house on August 21st 1872. He was a pupil at the Brighton Grammar School 1884-1888 and died at Mentone on March 16th 1898

31 Buckingham Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In memoriam Andy Durr (1944-2014) creator and custodian of the Brighton Fishing Museum

Seafront, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Regent Cinema 1921-1973

129 North Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Richard Addinsell, composer lived here from 1960 to 1977

5 Chichester Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Thomas Cubitt builder of 37 houses in Kemp Town, occupied this house from 1846-1855

13 Lewes Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Michael Gower Alford, architect. Designer of these pillars 1993

Lewes Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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G. Ruthven Mitchell and his wife Anne lived in this crescent 1960-1983

Lewes Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Sir James Knowles, architect and writer lived here 1903-1908

3 Percival Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Max Miller 'The Cheeky Chappie' 1894-1963 comedian and film star lived here 1936-1946

160 Marine Parade, Brighton, United Kingdom

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St. James the first to discover a taste for Tuaca December 1996

Madeira Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Radynden Gate. The ancient manor of Radynden lay to the south of the gate. Above are the arms of Sir John De Ranynden 1274-1350 since assumed ex the county of Sussex

Preston Park, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Bing Crosby gave his last public performance in this building on 10th October 1977

The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, BN1, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In this church (formerly known as Trinity Chapel) Frederick W. Robertson preached 1847-1853

Fabrica Gallery, 40 Duke Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Charles Dickens 1812-1870 was a frequent visitor to the Bedford Hotel which stood on this site until 1964

Holiday Inn Hotel (former Bedford Hotel), 137 Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dame Anita Roddick 1942-2007 entrepeneur, retailer, activist. The Body Shop first opened here on 27th March 1976

Kensington Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Site of a former St Dunstan's (now Blind Veterans UK) training centre. In use 1917 to 1995

Sussex House, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Immediately to the south of this building stood the house occupied by Hester and Henry Thrale where Samuel Johnson and Fanny Burney were frequent visitors

78 West Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Beneath this path are deposited portions of the remains of Celia Holloway who was brutally murdered in the Lovers Walk of this parish in the year of Christ 1831 aged 32 years.

St John's Church, Knowle Road, Preston, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Hole in the Wall famously known as Brighton's smallest pub

Queensbury Arms pub, Queensbury Mews, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #036

Duke of York's Cinema. One of the earliest purpose-built Cinemas still operating. First screening 22nd September 1910

Preston Circus, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Amon H. Wilds, Brighton Regency Architect designed and lived here 1831

Western Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Sir Edwin Landseer 1802-1873 Victorian painter of animals lived here

65-66 Queensbury Mews, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dion Boucicault, Irish dramatist and actor favourite of Queen Victoria lived here 1862-1872

6 Cavendish Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Poet and novelist Horace Smith who christened Brighton 'Queen of Watering Places' lived here 1840-1849

12 Cavendish Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Deryk Carver first Protestant martyr burnt at Lewes July 22nd 1555 lived in this brewery.

The Black Lion Pub, 14 Black Lion Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In this house lived Mrs Maria Fitzherbert from 1801 till her death in 1837

55 Old Steine, Brighton, United Kingdom

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George Jacob Holyoake, social reformer and Co-operator lived here from 1881 to his death in 1906

36 Camelford Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #037

Dame Flora Robson (1902-1984) distinguished film and theatre actress lived here happily 1961-1976

14 Marine Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Antony Dale OBE FSA 1912-1993 author, historian and conservationist lived here 1914-1962

46 Sussex Square, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Sir Terence Rattigan C.B.E. playwright lived here

79 Marine Parade, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Rev. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) stayed here frequently between 1874 and 1887

11 Sussex Square, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Here lived and died Sir Herbert Carden. Alderman and Freeman. Founder of Greater Brighton. Born 1867-died 1941

103 Marine Parade, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier of Brighton O.M. actor 1907-1989 lived here 1961-1979

4-5 Royal Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Here lived from 1833-1838 Gideon Algernon Mantell, geologist

20 Old Steine, Brighton, United Kingdom

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John Saxby 1821-1913 pioneer of railway signalling was born and lived in Brighton

Brighton Station, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Herein lies the tomb of Maria Fitzherbert 1756-1837

The Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Inventor Magnus Volk built Volk's Railway 1883 and lived here 1914-1937

38 Dyke Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Lawyer, Sir Edward Marshall Hall KC The Great Defender born here 1858

30 Old Steine, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Martha Gunn 1726-1815 the original bathing woman lived here

Fishy Fishy Restaurant, 36 East St, Brighton, United Kingdom

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On this site stood Russell House where lived from 1759 Richard Russell MD FRS If you seek his monument look around

Grand Junction Rd, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Herbert Spencer lived here

5 Percival Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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6th. Duke of Devonshire (1790–1858) the Bachelor Duke, and the 1st. Duke of Fife (1849–1912)

1 Lewes Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dr William King M.A. social reformer and author of The Co-operator lived in this house 1828-1830 and in Brighton from 1821-1865

2 Regency Square, Brighton, United Kingdom

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DJ Andy Crock, Brighton's clubland legend who tragically died March 15th 1994 from Use Your Loaf

Cafe Rouge, 24 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Sir Rowland Hill lived in this house 1844-1846

11 Hanover Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In proud memory. Anthony Berry, Muriel Maclean, Jeanne Shattock, Eric Taylor and Roberta Wakeham who died in the Brighton bombing October 12th 1984. They paid the price of Freedom.. Requiescant in Pace.

inside St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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This house named The Temple was erected by Thomas Read Kemp founder of Kemp Town in 1819 and occupied by him until 1827

'The Temple', Montpelier Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Robertson of Brighton, preacher and philosopher lived here 1847-1850

9 Montpellier Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Ray Noble, composer and bandleader born here 1903

1 Montpellier Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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On this site stood The Ship In Distress tavern demolished 1825/26 rebuilt as The Sea House demolished and rebuilt 2005/06. The Sea House name retained.

1 Middle Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Charles Blake Cochrane 1872-1951 theatrical impresario born here in 1872

15 Prestonville Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dr William Moon (1818-1894) Pioneer of blind welfare in Brighton.

Queensbury House, 104-109 Queens Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Maurice Tate 1895-1956 Sussex and England cricketer born here

28 Warleigh Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Sir Samuel Brown designer of The Chain Pier, England's first pleasure pier, lived here 1823

Chain Pier House, 48 Marine Parade, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Tom Sayers pugilist, Champion of England born 1826 Pimlico, Brighton, Sussex. "Its' a mans game - it takes a game man to play it".

Guitar, Amp and Keyboard shop, North Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The inauguration ceremony of lighting the front by electricity was performed by Miss Ewart Mayoress of Brighton switching on the light from this column on 16th September 1893. Ald. Joseph Ewart MD JP Mayor, Ald. Henry Moon Chairman of Lighting Committee, Francis J. Tillstone Town Clerk

King's Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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David Mocatta 1806-1882 Anglo-Jewish architect remodelled this building as the City's first purpose built Synagogue in 1838

38-39 Devonshire Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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1816-1853 here lived and died Frederick William Robertson an elder brother among Christians

Montpellier Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #038

On this site stood The Pandora Gallery where films were first shown to the public outside London 25th March 1896

132 Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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George and Edward Dalziel founders of Dalziel Brothers celebrated wood engravers best known for Lewis Carroll's Alice books lived here 1888-1902

8 Clifton Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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David Mocatta FRIBA 1806-1882 architect to L&BR designed this building which was opened in 1841

Brighton Station, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Grand. In memory of those injured and who lost their lives on 12th October 1984 during the Conservative Party Conference

inside The Grand Hotel, 97-99 Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Jacob von Hogflume 1864-1909 Inventor of time travel. lived here in 2063

somewhere or other, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Henry Michell Wagner 1792 - 1870 and his son Arthur Douglas Wagner 1824 - 1902 Priests and founders of Brighton churches lived here

Sixth Form College, Temple Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Ken Fines 1923-2008 Director of Planning 'Our hero' saved and named the North Laine Conservation Area

Infinity Foods, Church Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Brighton Little Theatre opened here with George Bernard Shaw's Candida 4th June 1940

Clarence Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Stanmer Park. Stanmer House was built in 1722 by Henry Pelham & the park laid out by Thomas Pelham who in 1801 was created the first Earl of Chichester. The estate comprises over 5000 acres & contains the villages of Stanmer & Falmer.

Stony Mere Way, Stanmer, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell 1729-1878 twice Prime Minister lived here 1838

, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Thomas Read Kemp founder of Kemp Town lived here from 1828 until 1837

22 Sussex Square, Brighton, United Kingdom

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A very dear lady Emily Gwendoline Major lived here - her beloved home from 1958 until her passing away in 1992

, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In this building E. J. Marshall Headmaster of Brighton Grammar School from 1861 to 1899 carried on the last thirty-one years of his work.

79 Buckingham Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Athina B was beached in a storm at this point on the night of 21st January 1980. Her crew were successfully taken off without loss of life thanks to the bravery of the men of the Shoreham Lifeboat. In a major salvage operation her cargo was discharged and the ship was refloated on the 17th February 1980. The ship's anchor was presented by Medway Secondary Metals Limited in whose yard the ship was finally broken up

Madeira Drive, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Frank Bridge 1879-1941 composer & musician born here

North Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Chain Pier. This tablet commemorates the pier, erected in 1823, & destroyed by a storm in 1896

Aquarium Terraces, Brighton, United Kingdom

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John Saxby 1821-1913 pioneer of railway signalling was born and lived in Brighton

Brighton Station, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Dome built 1803-1808 as the royal stables for George, Prince of Wales. Architect William Porden

The Dome, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Prince Petr Alexeyevich Kropotkin 1842-1921 Russion anarchist, scientist, writer & philosopher lived here 1911-1917

9 Chesham Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Sake Dean Mahomed 1759-1851 born in India, Shampooing Surgeon to George IV and William IV opened his Indian Medicated Vapour Baths here in 1821

Queen's Hotel, 1-3 Kings Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Freemasons have met in Brighton since 1789

25 Queens Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In loving memory of Caroline Louisa Gregory erected by her sisters Maria and Juliana Gregory of Withdean Lodge, Patcham 1884

Robertson Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Here lived Elizabeth Robins 1862-1952 actor, writer, suffragette with Octavia Wilberforce 1888-1963 pioneering woman doctor

24 Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Tree Council in celebration of the golden jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has designated The Royal Pavilion Elm one of fifty Great British Trees in recognition of its place in the national heritage June 2002

Royal Pavilion, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Volk's Electric Railway, Brighton. The world's oldest electric railway opened on 4 August 1883. Constructed by pioneering electrical engineer Magnus Volk, the line still follows much of the original route. The continued operation of this railway is a tribute to his life and work

Seafront, Brighton, United Kingdom

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John Constable RA 1776-1837 lodged and worked in this house in 1824 and 1828 then known as 9 Mrs Sober's Gardens

11 Sillwood Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Prince Talleyrand, French statesman and ambassador stayed here 1831

9 Old Steine, Brighton, United Kingdom

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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC Sussex

ABBA launched their career after winning the 19th Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden at the Brighton Dome on 6 April 1974.

The Dome, Church Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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On this site stood the first school in Sussex for the education of the deaf and dumb 1848-1941

127-135 Eastern Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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This plaque commemorates the centenary of the extension of the Volk's Electric Railway to Black Rock 1901-2001

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The Reverend Henry Venn Elliott 1792-1865 founder of St Mary's Hall (1836-2009) and his sister Charlotte Elliott 1789-1871 composer of "Just As I Am" and many other hymns

St Mary's Hall, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Original site of Hodshrove Farm c. 1086

nr East Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Tarnerland Tower [full inscription unknown]

Tarner Park, off Sussex Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Mary Hare 1865-1945 Suffragette and pioneer teacher of the deaf lived and taught here 1895-1901

St Michael's Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Copper Family, farmworkers and folksingers since 16th century lived here 1898-1969

1 Challoner Cottages, Rottingdean, Brighton, United Kingdom

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This plaque marks the site where Isetta of Great Britain Ltd had its factory in the former Locomotive Engineering Works from 1957 to 1964, and where over 30,000 cars were assembled in that time.

Sainsburys entrance, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dora Bryan OBE 1923-2014 actress and comedienne lived here 1975-2008 formerly Clarges Hotel

117-119 Marine Parade, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The Post & Telegraph This building was constructed for the National Provincial Bank, between 1921 and 1923, in the Neoclassical French style of the latter half of the 18th century. The bank was built on the site of several shops, including the premises occupied by the Brighton Gazette, Hove Post and Sussex Telegraph, which published its final edition in 1981. The bank ( by then renamed the National Westminster) closed in April 1994. These premises were refurbished by J D Wetherspoon in December 2010

North Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In the May Medal 1992 Charlie Pontin drove the ball from this spot to the green

Hollingbury Golf Course, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Ray Noble 1903-1974 Writer, frequent Visitor to these Premises when it was The Sussex Arms

24 RADINDEN MANOR Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In a house now part of this building lived George Canning statesman. Born 1770 - died 1827

101 Marine Parade, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Actress Harriot Mellon Duchess of St Albans and Brighton socialite stayed here 1830-1837

1 Regency Square, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Margaret Ramsay 1908-1991 playwrights' agent lived here

34 Kensington Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Pump House. The Pump House is one of the oldest buildings in Brighton. The actual date of the current property is uncertain, but a stone fireplace (still present in the bar) bears the initials of one Miss Elliot who bought the building in 1766. The cellars date from mediaeval England and still retain the original flint foundations. In the early 19th century, there was no promenade, with the beach further inland. The original Pump House was a wooden hut which housed a hand-operated pump, situated on a jetty between Market and East Streets. This was used to pump sea water ashore to nearby hostelries for people to sample as it was believed to have health-giving properties.

46 Market Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Our beloved Joolz Brooker 20.7.1981 - 23.10.2004 Mortal no longer

London Road Station, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Captain Edward Zeff MBE Croix de Guerre 1904-1973 "Georges 53" WW2 secret agent in France Special Operations Executive lived here

Embassy Court, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Israel Samuel, Brightonhelmstone’s first Jewish resident lived in a building near this site 1766-1806

Crabtree & Evelyn, East Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Edward Bransfield RN 1785-1852 Explorer and navigator discovered and charted Antarctica in 1820 lived here 1847-1850

11 Clifton Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Doreen Valiente 1922-1999 poet, author and Mother of Modern Witchcraft lived here

Tyson Place, Grosvenor Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In memory of dear Soot who for nine years was our brother, friend and playfellow. He was cruelly poisoned and died in consequence on July 17th 1884

Preston Manor, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Henry Solomon 1794 - 1844 Chief Officer Brighton Police was attacked and fatally injured here in his office

Brighton Town Hall, Brighton, United Kingdom

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It was here that the inventor of cinematography William Friese-Greene 1855-1921 carried out his original experiments which led to a world-wide industry

20 Middle Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Sir Charles Barry 1795-1860 Architect of the Houses of Parliament, designed this church, consecrated in 1828

, Brighton, United Kingdom

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A Brighton icon BrightonSEO since 2010. The biggest SEO conference in the world started in a room above this pub. #BrightonSEO

The Quadrant Pub, Queens Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Lest we forget Sean Tierney local fisherman lost at sea 12 September 1994

Seafront, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Admiral Sir Edward Codrington 1770-1851 hero of the Battle of Navarino lived here

Codrington Mansions, 140 Western Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Eleanor Marx 1855-1898 dedicated to the Labour Movement lived here 1873

6 Vernon Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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The original house of correction built in the reign of William IV 1835

47 Market Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Minnie Turner 1866-1948 Suffragette lived here at her boarding house Sea View

13 Victoria Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Actress Harriot Mellon Duchess of St Albans and Brighton socialite stayed here 1830-37

Regency Square, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Barry Wilkinson (1923-2007) artist and illustrator lived here

Compton Avenue, Brighton, United Kingdom

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George Albert Smith 1864-1959 cinematograph pioneer lived here

18 Chanctonbury Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Eric Gill stone carver was born in this house on the 22nd February 1882

31 Hamilton Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dame Flora Robson DBE lived here 1976-1984 actress of stage and screen

Wykeham Terrace, Brighton, United Kingdom

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1902-1984 Flora Robson actress DBE she worshipped in this church

St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Clementina Black 1853-1922 Suffragist, writer, trade unionist and social reformer born at 45 Ship Street near this site 27 July 1853

51 Ship Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Mercedes Gleitz 1900-1981 pioneer long-distance swimmer and philanthropist was born here

124 Freshfield Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Henry Parker (Master Tailor- Journeyman (1836-1920) Purchased this house 1889 House resurrected 2018 by Ian Charles Parker (Gt Grandson)

46 Stanley Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Professor Sir Harold Kroto FRS NL 1939-2016 In 1985, experiments initiated here at the University of Sussex led Kroto to discover a new form of carbon, which he named Buckminsterfullerene (C60 or Buckyball), sparking many applications in material science, electronics and nanotechnology. Kroto, with US collaborators, shared the Nobel Prize for discovery of these 'Fullerenes' in 1996. Kroto also passionately promoted science engagement, founding the VEGA Science Trust and GEOSET.

Sussex University, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Helena Normanton 1882-1957 Pioneering female barrister and advocate for equality. The first woman to be admitted to an Inn of Court. Lived here 1895-1901

4 Clifton Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Lt. Jacqueline Nearne MBE Croix de Guerre 1916-1982 'Designer' WW@ secret agent in France Special Operation Executive born here

32 West Hill Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dame Ginty Born 26 April 1787 Glamour Witch Spellmaker Lived here 1820-2017

, Brighton, United Kingdom

Captain Michael Trotobas 1914-1943 "Capitaine Michel" WW2 secret agent in France, Special Operations Executive born here

North Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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On this site at 8 North Street Quadrant were the regional offices of the Women's Social & Political Union. From here, between 1909 & 1914, Suffragettes campaigned for votes for women

Unit B+C, 12-13 North Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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William Ewart Gladstone 1809-1898 often stayed at this hotel then known as Lion Mansions Hotel

Royal Albion Hotel (facing sea), Brighton, United Kingdom

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Richard Henry Nibbs 1819-1893 A renowned artist lived here 1873-1893

7 Buckingham Place, Brighton, United Kingdom

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2nd Lt. Ernest Frederick Beal V.C. The Yorkshire Regiment born here 1883 killed in action Saint-Leger 1918

148 Lewes Road, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Quadrophenia 1979 Filming location for the iconic British film

11 East Street and Quadrophenia Alley, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Subedar Mir Dast 1874-1945 VC IOM OBI 55th Coke's Rifles attached to 57th Wilde's Rifles FF. Received the Victoria Cross from King George V at the Royal Pavilion Military Hospital for bravery at Ypres.

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Dr Eliot Curwen 1885-1950 Archaeologist & Honorary Medical Officer Party to the Grenfell Mission 1893 lived here

, Brighton, United Kingdom

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In 1905 this house became the Lewes Road Hospital. Opened by Dr Helen Boyle it was the first in England to care for poor women suffering nervous breakdown. In 1912 it moved to larger premises in Hove.

101 Roundhill Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom

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City of Brighton and Hove Indian Polymath Nobel Laurate from Bengal Rabindranath Tagore 1861 - 1941 Attended Brighton Proprietary School 1878

7 Ship Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Max Miller (1894-1963) lived here. 'The pure gold of Music Hall'

25 Burlington Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Max Miller 1895-1963 the pure gold of music hall

25 Burlington Street, Brighton, United Kingdom

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A simple act of wonder 2020. When The Bevy was first built, Moulsecoomb was an estate of Temperence, with no alcohol allowed. Originally, a gate was cunningly placed here to convince planners that the pub was in Bevendean, when actually it was in Moulsecoomb. Miraculously, it worked.

Widdicombe Way, Brighton, United Kingdom

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Near here stood St. Bartholomew's Grange founded by St. Pancras Priory, Lewes, in the 13th century and burned down in 1514.

Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton, United Kingdom

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