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

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