A lost tradition that might have been a way of burning off the Hot Cross Buns? A Brighton Herald report from 31 March 1888 on Good Friday skipping in Brighton. According to the report, the ‘time honoured custom of skipping … Continued
Now one of London’s most famous visitor attractions, Madam Tussaud’s waxwork collection began as a touring display throughout Britain. In 1833 Madam Tussaud’s waxworks were exhibited in Brighton Town Hall. This advertisement from the Brighton Herald of 30 March that … Continued
Data journalism may seem like a new form of reporting, but early twentieth century newspapers had a fondness for figures. The Brighton Herald newspaper of 29 March 1902 published a detailed report on the revenues and passenger numbers of the … Continued
In its early days, the Brighton Herald was dominated by advertisements for medicines. Many of these could also be bought at the newspaper’s offices. This 1807 advertisement for Dr Henry’s Specific Pills identifies an ally of sexually transmitted diseases: delicacy. … Continued
On 28 March 1874, the Brighton Herald newspaper described some of the stars of the recently opened Brighton Aquarium. The journalist seems to have been particularly struck by the diet of a salmon on display. According to its ‘nurse’ this … Continued
Inspired by Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species, a Brighton Herald editorial of 27 March 1863 turned its attention to the ‘Extinction of Species’ — in this case, the Great Auk. This flightless bird became extinct in the mid-19th century, but … Continued
Britain may have been embroiled in the First World War, but local artist Clem Lambert and Brighton Museum curator Herbert Toms found time to announce an unusual discovery. While sketching the famous ‘Goldstone’ in Hove Park, Lambert noticed from his … Continued
An editorial from the Brighton Herald marks the end of the First Boer War in South Africa. The British had been fighting Boer settlers in its colony for almost four months, but a treaty signed on 23 March had granted … Continued
Proving that fair trade and ethical retail have a long history, this advertisement from the New Golden Boots shoe shop promises more than just comfortable shoes. Railing against ‘cheap shops’ that squeeze their producers from an honest wage, this shop … Continued
We’ve recently released over 4000 digitised copies of the Brighton Herald newspaper on our Digital Media Bank for free online browsing or download. The Herald was the first newspaper dedicated to Brighton, publishing its first issue on 6 September 1806. … Continued
‘Bouncing’ bubble-car killed film star’s mother – prosecution allege Seconds before Mrs Lilly Mary Flynn, mother of film star Errol Flynn, was fatally injured in a collision with a bubble-car, the car was seen “to some degree” to get out … Continued
It has been several months since we wrote about the closure of Brighton History Centre on this blog, but the start of a new year seems a good moment to remind you that our collections are once again accessible to … Continued
On 13 April 1838 the Brighton Gazette informed its readers that a local gardener had been attacked by a mysterious creature. The attack took place between 9 and 10 pm in what would now be described as the Round Hill area … Continued
Three weeks ago we had a guided tour of The Keep, the state-of-the-art new Sussex archive centre out at Falmer. It’s funny that this is a space with powerful, heavily loaded resonance (both positive and negative) in partnership with the … Continued
An unpleasant adventure happened on the Brighton Front on Monday afternoon to Mr Oscar Wilde, who was staying at the Royal Albion Hotel. He was riding in a Victoria opposite Adelaide-crescent, Hove, when the horse took fright and bolted towards … Continued
Although the history of the Royal Pavilion has been thoroughly researched by several writers, the history of Brighton’s unique Museum and Library has rarely been explored in detail. On 15 August 1872, the Brighton Gazette devoted its most lyrical sentiments to … Continued
It may afford some satisfaction to the inhabitants of Brighthelmstone, to say (and we speak from good authority) that the executive Government being lodged in the Prince, will not prevent his honouring Brighton, occasionally, with his royal presence, dusirng the … Continued
It is still uncertain when the Prince will re-enliven this place with his presence. His Royal Highness’s House Steward, Mr Beckes and the greater part of the Prince’s Brighton establishment, still, however, continue at the Pavilion. That his Royal Highness, … Continued
The Pavilion, which has, by the presence of its illustrious Owner and the Duke of Clarence, with a select party of fashionables, attracted in its gay, though select circle, all our families of distinction, closed its festive amusements with a … Continued
The Prince, when he left Brighton yesterday se’nnight signified his intention of visiting that place, occasionally, during winter. The cheerfulness with which the innkeepers of Brighton accommodate the Prince of Wales’s or the 10th Regiment Light Dragoons, strongly marks … Continued
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