The 18th January is the anniversary of the death of one of England’s foremost writers, Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) In 1897 Kipling moved to Rottingdean, where he lived until he relocated to the more rural … Continued
On the 9 September 1875, in rough open water Harriet Elphinstone-Dick swam seven miles from Shoreham Harbour to Brighton’s West Pier. She completed the distance in a record making 2 hours and 45 minutes. It was regarded as one of … Continued
This attractive if oddly shaped house once stood in Rottingdean. With its white picket fence and trailing ivy, it looks like a desirable and well-kept residence. So why did no one ever live here? The simple answer is that the … 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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