UK Census 1921, Preston Manor
The release to the public of the 1921 census on 6 January 2022 has opened the door to a day in the life of Preston Manor when it was a private house. The Manor would not become a museum until 1933. … Continued
The ‘Cinderella Service’: Photographs of the Women’s Land Army
Two young women pace across a newly-ploughed field, buckets in hands, hair blowing in the wind. One has a potato in their left hand; both of their faces are slightly blurred, but they seem to be smiling wistfully, caught up … Continued
Lady Denman, a Woman of Action
Today’s Pioneering Women of Sussex blog is written by Museum Assistant Lisa Hinkins. Lisa celebrates the incredible Lady Denman, director of the Women’s Land Army during the Second World War, and President of the Women’s Institute from 1917 – 1946. … Continued
Made by Hanningtons
Smith Hannington first opened the doors of his drapers shop, situated at the junction of North Street and East Street in Brighton, in 1808. The main facade as we see it today, was built in 1865. By this time busy … Continued
Letter to a wartime bus conductress, November 1941
During World War Two, as large numbers of working men took up military service, women became active in jobs that had traditionally been carried out by men. On 26 November 1941, a married woman from Coldean began work as a … Continued
Brighton Aquarium
Brighton Aquarium was conceived and designed by Eugenius Birch, the architect responsible for the West Pier. Work began in 1869 and the building opened in 1872. The project cost £133,000 (equivalent to around £5.5 million today). The Aquarium proved an … Continued
Withdean Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion move to their new ground at Falmer at the start of the 2011 football season. Their previous ground, Withdean Stadium, has had a varied history. The stadium was opened by Lord Gage on 17 April 1937 … Continued
