Theatre Royal / Brighton

A Regency theatre of 1807 although much rebuilt in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The second theatre (after the Savoy) to install gas lighting c.1819. The Grade II* listing includes the fact that there has been constant performance here since 1807, except for one week during WW2. New Road, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.

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Unitarian Church / Brighton

Designed by Amon Henry Wilds for John Chatfield, 1820, in Greek Revival style. Stucco over brick. Grade 2 listed. New Road, City of Brighton & Hove, UK. 

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Courtenay Terrace / BN3

South aspect of a terrace of dwellings built c.1840, now divided into flats. Style might be described as Regency, although erected at the beginning of Victoria's reign. Stucco over brick, with first floor canopies. Grade 2 listed. Kingsway, City of Brighton & Hove, UK. 

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St Andrew / Hove

Architect: George Basevi, 1834-6, in a Norman revival style, internally incorporating some C13 features from the original late-Norman church. Hove's parish church until 1531 and Grade II* listed. Church Road, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.

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Royal Spa / BN2

Ionic portico, refurbished remains of the 'Royal German Spa' established 1825 by Dr Friedrich Struve of Dresden. 'Taking the waters' lost popularity by 1850 but business continued producing bottled water and soft drinks. Hooper Struve eventually relocated in 1963 and closed in 2022. Grade 2 listed. Queen's Park, City of Brighton & Hove, UK. 

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Park Street / Gate

Designed by Francis J May, Borough Engineer and Surveyor, 1890. At the entrance to Queen's Park from Park Street. Grade 2 listed. City of Brighton & Hove, UK. 

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Park Street / Cobbles

Pair of cottages of early C19, with coursed beach-cobble facades and painted-brick quoining. Within the Queen's Park Conservation Area, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.

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Palace Pier / Brighton

Designed and engineered by R. St George Moore, c.1899, originally known as the Brighton Marine Palace and pier. Cast and wrought iron, length 1,650ft according to its Grade II* listing. Madeira Drive, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.

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Brighton Pavilion / East

Remodelling architect: John Nash, 1815-22, in an eclectic Oriental-Indian-Islamic style, for George IV. Viewed from Pavilion Parade, City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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The Villa / 9 Pool Valley

Grade II* listed building from 1792, originally a bakery and shop. Black glazed mathematical tiles to upper storeys, 3 bays wide plus 2 attic dormers. Known in the mid-C20 (and possibly earlier) as "Ye Olde Bunn Shoppe", now a Turkish restaurant. 9 Pool Valley, City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK.

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Helter Skelter / BN2

Quote: "The World Famous Brighton Palace Pier Helter Skelter. See the Isle of Wight - on a clear day". City of Brighton & Hove, UK. 

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Palace Pier / Kiosk

Octagonal kiosk, one of a pair which were originally toll booths for the Chain Pier (destroyed by storm in 1896). Ogee roof with pressed-tin fishscale tiles. The whole Palace Pier is Grade II* listed. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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St John the Baptist / BN3

Architects: Edward and William Gilbert Habershon, 1852-4, tower and spire 1859. Decorated Gothic Revival using knapped flint with stone dressings. Grade 2 listed. Near Palmeira Square, City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK.

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Wavertree House / Furze Hill

Grade II listed house built 1892 in a revival of the Jacobean style. Originally for a German physician, now a residential care home. Furze Hill, City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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GAK / Emporium

Popular music store thought to have recently ceased trading. A 'To Let' sign has appeared since this photo was taken. At the corner of North Rd and Upper Gardner St, Brighton, Sussex, UK. 

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Brighton Pavilion / West

Vista including part of the west elevation designed by John Nash, c.1817, for George IV and Grade 1 listed. In distance, the north gate by Joseph Good, 1832, for William IV and Grade II* listed. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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Brighton Pavilion / West Entrance

Architect: John Nash for George IV, c.1815, in an eclectic Oriental-Indian-Islamic style. Porte-cochere under onion dome with octagonal leaf columns, minarets and finials. Grade 1 listed. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK.

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King's Apartments / Brighton Pavilion

West exterior of the King's Apartments, designed by John Nash for George IV, including minaret chimneys and a tent roof. This part circa 1817 and Grade 1 listed. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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North Gate / Brighton Pavilion

Architect: Joseph Good, 1832, for William IV. Possibly to earlier designs by John Nash. In an "Orientalised" Indian style with copper onion dome and scalloped arch. Grade II* listed. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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Magritte / Catman

'Son of Inked Man', Feb 2025, by street artist Catman. After Magritte's 'The Son of Man'. Robert Street, Brighton, Sussex, UK. 

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Sirius & Orion / BN2

Concept architects: WilkinsonEyre. Apartment blocks and lifeboat station at the Brighton Marina Village, completed in 2016. The Boardwalk, Brighton Marina, Sussex, UK. 

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West Quay / Brighton Marina

Artificial marina constructed 1971-79, here viewed from the West Jetty. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK.

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Amy Portrait / Carats Cafe

Street art portrait of Amy Winehouse by Bob Kasamakus (@fek.oner). At Carats Café Bar on the beach, Southwick, Sussex, UK. 

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Shoreham Port / Turbines

Pair of 100kW turbines manufactured by Norvento Wind Energy UK Ltd. Mainly powering the Pump House of Shoreham Port, Sussex, UK. 

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Shoreham Power Station / 2025

420MW gas-fired power station, opened summer 2000, on the site of the old Brighton 'B' coal-fired power station. The 106m chimney is on the same spot as one of the previous brick-built stacks. It is said that the design is intended to resemble a ship. Shoreham Harbour, Portslade, Sussex, UK. 

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Fabrica / BN1

Art gallery occupying the former, Grade 2 listed, Holy Trinity Church of the early C19. The Gothic style tower was constructed of knapped flint and stone. At the corner of Ship Street and Duke Street, City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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Upside Down House / 2025

Upside-down house installation at 42-43 King's Road Arches. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK. 

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Western Bandstand / 2025

Designed by Phillip Lockwood, Brighton Borough Surveyor, completed 1884. Renovation in 2009 managed by ABIR architects. Originally made of cast iron with copper-clad timber roof. Sometimes known as "The Birdcage", it weighs 23 tonnes. Grade II listed. King's Road, Brighton & Hove City, UK.

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Embassy Court / 2025

Architect: Wells Coates (1895-1958), apartment building completed 1936. Grade II* modernist apartment block with horizontal banded balconies and curved corner. City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK.

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