9 February marks the anniversaries of the deaths of two well known Brighton figures: John ‘Smoaker’ Miles and John Standing. Aside from the shared first name, these Johns also share the distinction of being working class men who became local … Continued
‘Last Friday the Prince of Wales’s annual bounty of fifty pounds was distributed to the poor of Brighton in beef and potatoes, under the directions of the overseers of that town.’ Sussex Weekly Advertiser, 19 January 1795
We recently posted a short extract from a local newspaper describing George Prince of Wales and his illegitimate wife, Mrs Fitzherbert, as an open couple in Brighton. There are a lot of myths surrounding George’s life in Brighton, and local … Continued
We recently posted a video tour of the tunnel beneath the Royal Pavilion. Numerous myths abound about tunnels beneath the Pavilion, but the most common belief is that a tunnel connected Prince George’s palace with the house of Maria Fitzherbert … Continued
If you visited the Royal Pavilion last week, you may have spotted a piece of the original Saloon carpet in the Music Room. Long held in storage, this piece of carpet is on loan to us from HM The Queen. This … Continued
Thanks to the generosity of the late Barbara Curd née Coombes, a writing table made for George, Prince of Wales, in about 1810 has returned to the Royal Pavilion. The mahogany writing table was removed from the Royal Pavilion by Queen Victoria between … Continued
Over the last two months TV stations have been queuing up to film in the Royal Pavilion. Not surprising, given its wonderfully over-the-top, exotic and vibrant looks. I am studying for a doctorate in Art History, and have been based … Continued
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