Visitors to Preston Manor often ask how the Stanfords managed to maintain and finance not only the Manor itself but also the Pythouse estate in Wiltshire, 3 Ennismore Gardens in South Kensington, a yacht and large houses in Madeira and … Continued
Visitors to Preston Manor often ask how the Stanfords managed to maintain and finance not only the Manor itself but also the Pythouse estate in Wiltshire, 3 Ennismore Gardens in South Kensington, a yacht and large houses in Madeira and … Continued
Truth, we know, is sometimes stranger than fiction, and the murder of Celia Holloway is a case in point – her short life and gruesome death contain more grisly detail than most crime novels. Celia was working in service in … Continued
Ninety years ago, on 24 June 1922, Brighton initiated its first carnival. It was the inspiration of Captain Arthur Applin who regarded the festivities as an opportunity to bring prosperity to Brighton at a time when the resort was experiencing … Continued
Pride in Brighton & Hove has been celebrating its festival week, and tomorrow marks the annual Parade and Park events. From its origins as political march by the LGBT community, Pride has evolved into a vibrant celebration of gay culture and … Continued
The 23rd – 31st July marks Love Parks Week. In honour of the occasion, Brighton History Centre takes a look at the history of Preston Park. The park opened in 1883 on land purchased from the Benett-Stanford family of Preston … Continued
100 years ago, on the 22 June 1911, the country awoke on the coronation day of King George V and Queen Mary and it seems that Brighton had eagerly seized on the excuse for a celebration. [slideshow] The local press reports that preparations for … Continued
With royal events very much in the news, Brighton itself has seen many royal visits in the past, notably that of Prince William’s great grandparents, the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth), who visited … Continued
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