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"A Brief History of Brighton"
by Sarah Maple.
Brighton is perhaps one of the nation's favourite seaside towns and has a special place in
the hearts of many. It's famous for its pier, pebbly beaches and naughty comedy postcards.
Brighton's humble beginnings however started when the Saxons conquered Sussex in the
5th century AD. One of them was called Beorthelm and it is thought that the name Brighton
evolved from this Saxon name. Brighton developed throughout the middle ages despite
suffering from coastal erosion which swallowed a great deal of farmland. The town was also
burned down by the French in the 17th century however was subsequently rebuilt thanks to
the wooden construction of many of its buildings and began to flourish afterwards with a
thriving fishing industry. The 18th century really saw Brighton take off and in 1787 the most
famous building in Brighton, the Pavillion, was built for the first time.
The 19th century saw further rapid expansion and in 1841 a railway to London opened which
made it much easier for visitors to reach Brighton. By 1848 it was estimated that 250,000
people visited Brighton each year. It was during this period that West Pier was built in 1866
and Palace Pier in 1899. Brighton saw extensive damage during the Second World War with
56 air raids causing over 5,000 houses to be damaged or destroyed.
Brighton and Hove was made a city in 2000 and in December 2002 West Pier partly
collapsed when severe weather hit Brighton. Unfortunately Brighton's other pier, the Palace
Pier was damaged by fire in February 2003 although it has subsequently reopened. Brighton
is thriving today however and has an active scene for clubbers and party goers. Brighton
also sees regular gay pride events due to its cosmopolitan and diverse culture.
To find out more about Brighton and to get detailed business listings, reviews, guides and
maps visit WeLoveLocal.com's Brighton Guide and find out what this amazing city has to offer.
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by Sarah Maple.
Brighton is perhaps one of the nation's favourite seaside towns and has a special place in
the hearts of many. It's famous for its pier, pebbly beaches and naughty comedy postcards.
Brighton's humble beginnings however started when the Saxons conquered Sussex in the
5th century AD. One of them was called Beorthelm and it is thought that the name Brighton
evolved from this Saxon name. Brighton developed throughout the middle ages despite
suffering from coastal erosion which swallowed a great deal of farmland. The town was also
burned down by the French in the 17th century however was subsequently rebuilt thanks to
the wooden construction of many of its buildings and began to flourish afterwards with a
thriving fishing industry. The 18th century really saw Brighton take off and in 1787 the most
famous building in Brighton, the Pavillion, was built for the first time.
The 19th century saw further rapid expansion and in 1841 a railway to London opened which
made it much easier for visitors to reach Brighton. By 1848 it was estimated that 250,000
people visited Brighton each year. It was during this period that West Pier was built in 1866
and Palace Pier in 1899. Brighton saw extensive damage during the Second World War with
56 air raids causing over 5,000 houses to be damaged or destroyed.
Brighton and Hove was made a city in 2000 and in December 2002 West Pier partly
collapsed when severe weather hit Brighton. Unfortunately Brighton's other pier, the Palace
Pier was damaged by fire in February 2003 although it has subsequently reopened. Brighton
is thriving today however and has an active scene for clubbers and party goers. Brighton
also sees regular gay pride events due to its cosmopolitan and diverse culture.
To find out more about Brighton and to get detailed business listings, reviews, guides and
maps visit WeLoveLocal.com's Brighton Guide and find out what this amazing city has to offer.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sarah_Maple
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"Brighton Marina - Glitz and Glamour on Britain's South
Coast"
by Callum Saunders
Brighton’s much more than fish and chips.
Whilst for many, the mere mention of Brighton evokes images of the pier, fish and chips
on the beach, sticks of rock and cheeky postcards, it’s easy to forget that there’s much
more to this thriving metropolis than meets common preconceptions.
One of Brighton’s most up and coming areas is a far cry from the traditional kitsch
associated with English seaside resorts. Brighton Marina lies a stones throw from the
varied and vibrant centre yet possesses its own unique and stylish culture. Mind you,
you’d expect that from the largest marina complex in Europe…
Glitz and Glamour…
Brighton Marina’s 126 acres is home to over 1600 yachts. Ranging from sailing
enthusiasts to millionaires, humble vessels to floating palaces, the Marina offers visitors
to Brighton a much glitzier and glamorous experience to their seafront shenanigans.
Whether you are holidaying along the South Coast or using it as a starting pint for an
exotic excursion, Brighton Marina offers that extra ‘suave’ in the sun.
Endless Entertainment…
Brighton Marina offers holidaymakers a colossal array of entertainment right on their
doorsteps. The complex boasts a superstore for those on self-catering breaks, an eight-
screen cinema complex, bowling alley, casino, over thirty retail outlets, and nearly
twenty different cafes, bars and restaurants. Not to mention sailing and fishing activities
for the more adventurous of you out there! If you’re looking for a quieter evening than
one spent in central Brighton, but don’t want to compromise on culture, atmosphere and
amenities, then the Marina is the playground for you.
Accommodation
Brighton Marina boasts an array of accommodation options to suit every kind of
holidaymaker. From floating yachts to top-notch hotels, residential properties to holiday
homes, there’s something right for your needs. There are a growing number of holiday
homes available in this luxury complex, and self-catering apartments truly give you the
freedom to explore the beauty of Brighton your way.
For a beautiful array of holiday homes available within Brighton Marina and around
Sussex, visit http://www.brightonmarinaapartments.com
Callum Saunders is a freelance writer with over five years worth of writing experience.
His extensive portfolio includes copywriting for local businesses, including marketing,
advertising and promotional copy as well as web content and press releases. He also
possesses a broad range of journalistic experience, having written for several
publications including The Sussex Express, The Wharf, Docklands News and TNT
magazine. With an individual approach tailored to your specific requirements, Callum can
ensure that words work for you! callum@castlegate-tech.co.uk
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Coast"
by Callum Saunders
Brighton’s much more than fish and chips.
Whilst for many, the mere mention of Brighton evokes images of the pier, fish and chips
on the beach, sticks of rock and cheeky postcards, it’s easy to forget that there’s much
more to this thriving metropolis than meets common preconceptions.
One of Brighton’s most up and coming areas is a far cry from the traditional kitsch
associated with English seaside resorts. Brighton Marina lies a stones throw from the
varied and vibrant centre yet possesses its own unique and stylish culture. Mind you,
you’d expect that from the largest marina complex in Europe…
Glitz and Glamour…
Brighton Marina’s 126 acres is home to over 1600 yachts. Ranging from sailing
enthusiasts to millionaires, humble vessels to floating palaces, the Marina offers visitors
to Brighton a much glitzier and glamorous experience to their seafront shenanigans.
Whether you are holidaying along the South Coast or using it as a starting pint for an
exotic excursion, Brighton Marina offers that extra ‘suave’ in the sun.
Endless Entertainment…
Brighton Marina offers holidaymakers a colossal array of entertainment right on their
doorsteps. The complex boasts a superstore for those on self-catering breaks, an eight-
screen cinema complex, bowling alley, casino, over thirty retail outlets, and nearly
twenty different cafes, bars and restaurants. Not to mention sailing and fishing activities
for the more adventurous of you out there! If you’re looking for a quieter evening than
one spent in central Brighton, but don’t want to compromise on culture, atmosphere and
amenities, then the Marina is the playground for you.
Accommodation
Brighton Marina boasts an array of accommodation options to suit every kind of
holidaymaker. From floating yachts to top-notch hotels, residential properties to holiday
homes, there’s something right for your needs. There are a growing number of holiday
homes available in this luxury complex, and self-catering apartments truly give you the
freedom to explore the beauty of Brighton your way.
For a beautiful array of holiday homes available within Brighton Marina and around
Sussex, visit http://www.brightonmarinaapartments.com
Callum Saunders is a freelance writer with over five years worth of writing experience.
His extensive portfolio includes copywriting for local businesses, including marketing,
advertising and promotional copy as well as web content and press releases. He also
possesses a broad range of journalistic experience, having written for several
publications including The Sussex Express, The Wharf, Docklands News and TNT
magazine. With an individual approach tailored to your specific requirements, Callum can
ensure that words work for you! callum@castlegate-tech.co.uk
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"Things To Do Within Brighton For The History Fan"
By Alison Bembridge
With so many different histories to offer, you can feel freer in Brighton than in most
British cities to select trips which coincide with your interests – and of course, you're
much more-likely to find Brighton things to do which bring the history you love to life.
The Lanes Armoury
For the lover of militaria, a visit to The Lanes Armoury is a must with a difference. The
Armoury's housed in a three-storey 16th century building and is a real treasure trove –
it's a museum which is not a museum as everything is for sale. It has been nominated
and then short-listed for the British Antique & Collectors Awards as the best Antique
Shop in Great Britain and is the latest incarnation of a much older business – Hawkins –
which was one of the earliest and largest dealers in Antiques and Collectibles within
Europe. It's their specialisation in Arms, Armour, Militaria, and Books which really marks
them out and creates such a fascinating and fantastic place to visit. From bronze-age
swords, suits of armour, guns, revolvers, duelling pistols, American Civil war swords
through to medals and World War II weapons, it's all there to be viewed and drooled
over. It's not a museum but when you leave, you've had the same experience!
History in the Public House
If you're expecting to find historic pubs in Brighton, the town will not let you down but
delight you with its ancient alehouses. The Cricketers on Black Lion St. in The Lanes is
reputably the oldest and occupies a site where there has been a hostelry present since
1547. It Lists amongst its most-famous residents a certain Jack the Ripper and the first
person who set up as landlord, Derrick Carver was famously burnt at the stake just for
holding inappropriate religious beliefs – not a good idea at the time! The pub's main
claim to fame is its immortalisation in Graham Green's novel 'Brighton Rock'. Another old
hostelry, The King and Queen, in Marlborough Place can be found on the Old Steine, in
a large historic building, while having a more modern look and dating back just to the
1930's, is The Ladies Mile in Mackie Avenue (Patcham) and this still retains some of the
original features from the thirties.
Be Guided Electronically
History can really come to life when you get the story from an expert while wandering
around the evidence. You can make it reveal its story now as you wander around either
The Royal Pavilion area, Regency Brighton or The Laines when you take an MP3 tour.
All you have to do is to rent the technology and then get walking. The guide will take you
on an exciting tour, explaining the sights as you go.
The Volks Electric Railway
If 'What the Victorians did for us' is one of your passions you then you should take a trip
on the Volks Electric Railway. This was one of the first electric passenger-carrying
railways in the world – the first in Britain - being created in 1883 by Magnus Volk and it
is the oldest one still in service. It takes you several miles along the seafront from
Brighton Pier (The Palace Pier) to Black Rock. The railway operates a fleet of 10 cars
(what we laypersons call 'trains') dating from 1883 to 1930 and carrying some 30-40
people apiece. Their quaint and antique appearance makes travelling on the Volks a trip
back into the past.
Brighton's Fishy Past
Being a seaside town it's not at all surprising to find a Fishing Museum which covers all
aspects of the history of the trade – including the tasting! It's located right in the middle
of town and forms a focus for Brighton's fishing quarter. Within the museum is a
reflection of sea-based activities spanning from the Regency period right up to the post-
war boom in tourism and pleasure boats. The exhibition features a 27-foot beach boat,
along with photographs, prints and memorabilia from Brighton's fishing industry. During
the summer months and when the weather allows, the museum operates a twelve-seater
passenger boat, aptly named The Skylark, on which they provide short trips for the
public.
For the more-serious student, a computer archive is available and this provides a wealth
of information about the local industry and the people involved in it. Right next to the
museum are a couple of shellfish stalls and a smoked fish shop, enabling you to actually
taste the end product of this still-alive local industry.
Brighton's Art and History
Brighton Museum and Art gallery is the main museum in the city and this has recently
been extensively remodelled. It is located in the Pavilion Gardens, adjacent to the Royal
Pavilion and has good disabled access and an educational pavilion which houses
comprehensive educational facilities. Its collections reflect both local and national
interests and community involvement has enabled new galleries to reflect the lives of the
modern local population. The main galleries are: Fine Art, Fashion and Style, 20th
century Art and Design, Mr Willet's Popular Pottery, Images of Brighton, World Art and
Discovery, Body and Performance.
The museum is open year round but closed on Mondays, except for public holidays.
The Hove Town Museum
Hove Museum has also been redeveloped in recent years and new galleries of modern
design installed. The main galleries of the museum are the Local History Gallery, Toy
Gallery, Contemporary Craft Galleries, Film Gallery and Paintings Gallery. The museum
is open all year round but closed on Mondays – including bank holidays.
Preston Manor: The Rich and their Servants
Preston Manor provides the visitor with a peek into the life of an Edwardian house of the
gentry which houses its strict demarcation between upstairs and downstairs. It was
originally built around 1600, rebuilt in 1738 and then extended quite extensively in 1905.
The contents of the house, together with the house itself, provide a fascinating, and
unfortunately rare, opportunity to look at life during the early part of the 20th century.
More than twenty rooms are open to visitors, these spanning four floors of the building
and including the servants' quarters, butler's pantry and kitchens which are 'downstairs'
in the basement, right up to the nursery and attic bedrooms on the fourth floor. Outside
the house it is a walled garden and a pets' cemetery. The house is open from April to
the end of September but can be visited by special arrangement for groups at any time.
And when the tourists are gone, Preston Manor keeps its spooky image! In fact, on a
recent TV show, it was considered to be one of the most-haunted in Britain. The TV crew
who made the film for the 'Most-haunted' series reported more mysterious goings on
than at any other site they'd visited. One of the presenters, Karl, was convinced that he
had been visited by the manor's White Lady. There's always been tales of all types of
ghostly experiences at Preston Manor, from the mediaeval nun, Sister Agnes, who
helped travellers on their way to the White Lady and the Lady in Grey who elegantly
glides down the main staircase. In modern times, doors lock themselves, lights to turn off
and and on and all manner of bumps and creaks and groans can be heard by those with
the ear.
Fortunately, you no longer just have to believe me – you can experience the spooky
supernatural for yourself at one of the many special events held at the manor. On
Halloween, for example, you can come dressed-up for the part and see what the evening
turns up. Later on in the year, at the beginning of December, you can try out the
Christmas Ghost Tours or, in October and November sign up for one of the family ghost
tours. You need to book, whenever you go along to be scared.
Historical Brighton Awaits Your Visit
As there's so much history to be explored in the city, and so many historical Brighton
things to do, you will really need to plan your trip carefully if you're to make the most of
it. If you need any more contact details, there's lots more historical Brighton things to do
on my site at http://www.yourbrightonvisit.com. I hope to see you there and then in
Brighton.
Hello, I'm Alice and I love travel. I love to meet the people where I go and to hear what
they think of the world - and particularly of their home town. However, most of all, I love
Brighton. Every time I visit the place, I find something new to enjoy. I'm amazed at the
variety of experiences which it has to offer. I can't see how any visitor, whether they're
with their family, on their own or with a bunch of stags or hens, can fail to have a good
time.
It's not just what's on offer in Brighton which impresses me, it's the ease of availability of
everything. Perhaps it's because Brighton is such a compact place or perhaps it's
because they - the locals - have been doing it for so long that they've got good - no
really, really good - at welcoming the visitor. They do have an unfair advantage though,
when they've got a town that's so well-blessed with attractions, is so well situated, has
great accommodation, fantastic restaurants and has such good connections with the rest
of the world. Still, let's not get jealous, let's just get along to Brighton and enjoy the
things to do there!
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By Alison Bembridge
With so many different histories to offer, you can feel freer in Brighton than in most
British cities to select trips which coincide with your interests – and of course, you're
much more-likely to find Brighton things to do which bring the history you love to life.
The Lanes Armoury
For the lover of militaria, a visit to The Lanes Armoury is a must with a difference. The
Armoury's housed in a three-storey 16th century building and is a real treasure trove –
it's a museum which is not a museum as everything is for sale. It has been nominated
and then short-listed for the British Antique & Collectors Awards as the best Antique
Shop in Great Britain and is the latest incarnation of a much older business – Hawkins –
which was one of the earliest and largest dealers in Antiques and Collectibles within
Europe. It's their specialisation in Arms, Armour, Militaria, and Books which really marks
them out and creates such a fascinating and fantastic place to visit. From bronze-age
swords, suits of armour, guns, revolvers, duelling pistols, American Civil war swords
through to medals and World War II weapons, it's all there to be viewed and drooled
over. It's not a museum but when you leave, you've had the same experience!
History in the Public House
If you're expecting to find historic pubs in Brighton, the town will not let you down but
delight you with its ancient alehouses. The Cricketers on Black Lion St. in The Lanes is
reputably the oldest and occupies a site where there has been a hostelry present since
1547. It Lists amongst its most-famous residents a certain Jack the Ripper and the first
person who set up as landlord, Derrick Carver was famously burnt at the stake just for
holding inappropriate religious beliefs – not a good idea at the time! The pub's main
claim to fame is its immortalisation in Graham Green's novel 'Brighton Rock'. Another old
hostelry, The King and Queen, in Marlborough Place can be found on the Old Steine, in
a large historic building, while having a more modern look and dating back just to the
1930's, is The Ladies Mile in Mackie Avenue (Patcham) and this still retains some of the
original features from the thirties.
Be Guided Electronically
History can really come to life when you get the story from an expert while wandering
around the evidence. You can make it reveal its story now as you wander around either
The Royal Pavilion area, Regency Brighton or The Laines when you take an MP3 tour.
All you have to do is to rent the technology and then get walking. The guide will take you
on an exciting tour, explaining the sights as you go.
The Volks Electric Railway
If 'What the Victorians did for us' is one of your passions you then you should take a trip
on the Volks Electric Railway. This was one of the first electric passenger-carrying
railways in the world – the first in Britain - being created in 1883 by Magnus Volk and it
is the oldest one still in service. It takes you several miles along the seafront from
Brighton Pier (The Palace Pier) to Black Rock. The railway operates a fleet of 10 cars
(what we laypersons call 'trains') dating from 1883 to 1930 and carrying some 30-40
people apiece. Their quaint and antique appearance makes travelling on the Volks a trip
back into the past.
Brighton's Fishy Past
Being a seaside town it's not at all surprising to find a Fishing Museum which covers all
aspects of the history of the trade – including the tasting! It's located right in the middle
of town and forms a focus for Brighton's fishing quarter. Within the museum is a
reflection of sea-based activities spanning from the Regency period right up to the post-
war boom in tourism and pleasure boats. The exhibition features a 27-foot beach boat,
along with photographs, prints and memorabilia from Brighton's fishing industry. During
the summer months and when the weather allows, the museum operates a twelve-seater
passenger boat, aptly named The Skylark, on which they provide short trips for the
public.
For the more-serious student, a computer archive is available and this provides a wealth
of information about the local industry and the people involved in it. Right next to the
museum are a couple of shellfish stalls and a smoked fish shop, enabling you to actually
taste the end product of this still-alive local industry.
Brighton's Art and History
Brighton Museum and Art gallery is the main museum in the city and this has recently
been extensively remodelled. It is located in the Pavilion Gardens, adjacent to the Royal
Pavilion and has good disabled access and an educational pavilion which houses
comprehensive educational facilities. Its collections reflect both local and national
interests and community involvement has enabled new galleries to reflect the lives of the
modern local population. The main galleries are: Fine Art, Fashion and Style, 20th
century Art and Design, Mr Willet's Popular Pottery, Images of Brighton, World Art and
Discovery, Body and Performance.
The museum is open year round but closed on Mondays, except for public holidays.
The Hove Town Museum
Hove Museum has also been redeveloped in recent years and new galleries of modern
design installed. The main galleries of the museum are the Local History Gallery, Toy
Gallery, Contemporary Craft Galleries, Film Gallery and Paintings Gallery. The museum
is open all year round but closed on Mondays – including bank holidays.
Preston Manor: The Rich and their Servants
Preston Manor provides the visitor with a peek into the life of an Edwardian house of the
gentry which houses its strict demarcation between upstairs and downstairs. It was
originally built around 1600, rebuilt in 1738 and then extended quite extensively in 1905.
The contents of the house, together with the house itself, provide a fascinating, and
unfortunately rare, opportunity to look at life during the early part of the 20th century.
More than twenty rooms are open to visitors, these spanning four floors of the building
and including the servants' quarters, butler's pantry and kitchens which are 'downstairs'
in the basement, right up to the nursery and attic bedrooms on the fourth floor. Outside
the house it is a walled garden and a pets' cemetery. The house is open from April to
the end of September but can be visited by special arrangement for groups at any time.
And when the tourists are gone, Preston Manor keeps its spooky image! In fact, on a
recent TV show, it was considered to be one of the most-haunted in Britain. The TV crew
who made the film for the 'Most-haunted' series reported more mysterious goings on
than at any other site they'd visited. One of the presenters, Karl, was convinced that he
had been visited by the manor's White Lady. There's always been tales of all types of
ghostly experiences at Preston Manor, from the mediaeval nun, Sister Agnes, who
helped travellers on their way to the White Lady and the Lady in Grey who elegantly
glides down the main staircase. In modern times, doors lock themselves, lights to turn off
and and on and all manner of bumps and creaks and groans can be heard by those with
the ear.
Fortunately, you no longer just have to believe me – you can experience the spooky
supernatural for yourself at one of the many special events held at the manor. On
Halloween, for example, you can come dressed-up for the part and see what the evening
turns up. Later on in the year, at the beginning of December, you can try out the
Christmas Ghost Tours or, in October and November sign up for one of the family ghost
tours. You need to book, whenever you go along to be scared.
Historical Brighton Awaits Your Visit
As there's so much history to be explored in the city, and so many historical Brighton
things to do, you will really need to plan your trip carefully if you're to make the most of
it. If you need any more contact details, there's lots more historical Brighton things to do
on my site at http://www.yourbrightonvisit.com. I hope to see you there and then in
Brighton.
Hello, I'm Alice and I love travel. I love to meet the people where I go and to hear what
they think of the world - and particularly of their home town. However, most of all, I love
Brighton. Every time I visit the place, I find something new to enjoy. I'm amazed at the
variety of experiences which it has to offer. I can't see how any visitor, whether they're
with their family, on their own or with a bunch of stags or hens, can fail to have a good
time.
It's not just what's on offer in Brighton which impresses me, it's the ease of availability of
everything. Perhaps it's because Brighton is such a compact place or perhaps it's
because they - the locals - have been doing it for so long that they've got good - no
really, really good - at welcoming the visitor. They do have an unfair advantage though,
when they've got a town that's so well-blessed with attractions, is so well situated, has
great accommodation, fantastic restaurants and has such good connections with the rest
of the world. Still, let's not get jealous, let's just get along to Brighton and enjoy the
things to do there!
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