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Brighton Collection (#8)

"Brighton: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Coastal Charm" Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Brighton

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brighton: From the Marine Palace Pier, Looking East (b/w photo)

Brighton: From the Marine Palace Pier, Looking East (b/w photo)
8650700 Brighton: From the Marine Palace Pier, Looking East (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Marine Palace Pier, Looking East)

Background imageBrighton Collection: The Season at Brighton, a Stiff Breeze on the Parade (engraving)

The Season at Brighton, a Stiff Breeze on the Parade (engraving)
8643265 The Season at Brighton, a Stiff Breeze on the Parade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Season at Brighton, a Stiff Breeze on the Parade)

Background imageBrighton Collection: Trade's Cake Book: Christmas Cakes, By Mr Hollingham, Brighton, By Mr E Schur, Putney, By Mr Cooper

Trade's Cake Book: Christmas Cakes, By Mr Hollingham, Brighton, By Mr E Schur, Putney, By Mr Cooper
8674428 Trade's Cake Book: Christmas Cakes, By Mr Hollingham, Brighton, By Mr E Schur, Putney, By Mr Cooper, Nuneaton (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBrighton Collection: Trade's Cake Book: Birthday Cakes, Mr Ws Campbell, Glasgow, Mr J H Anderson, Glasgow

Trade's Cake Book: Birthday Cakes, Mr Ws Campbell, Glasgow, Mr J H Anderson, Glasgow, Mr P C Olliver, Wimbledon
8674481 Trade's Cake Book: Birthday Cakes, Mr Ws Campbell, Glasgow, Mr J H Anderson, Glasgow, Mr P C Olliver, Wimbledon, Mr H Moore, Coventry, Mr Hollingham, Brighton, Messrs Cook Bros

Background imageBrighton Collection: Sussex, engraved by W. Schmollinger, published in Thomas Moule's The English Counties delineated

Sussex, engraved by W. Schmollinger, published in Thomas Moule's The English Counties delineated
BAL67426 Sussex, engraved by W. Schmollinger, published in Thomas Moule's The English Counties delineated, or a topographical description of England

Background imageBrighton Collection: Regency fops and belles riding and promenading along the front at Brighton, 1825 (engraving)

Regency fops and belles riding and promenading along the front at Brighton, 1825 (engraving)
FLO4618936 Regency fops and belles riding and promenading along the front at Brighton, 1825 (engraving); (add.info.: Regency fops and belles riding and promenading along the front at Brighton)

Background imageBrighton Collection: King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room

King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion
FLO4618915 King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brighton Pavilion, Chandelier in the Ballroom, c.1817

Brighton Pavilion, Chandelier in the Ballroom, c.1817
BAL2090 Brighton Pavilion, Chandelier in the Ballroom, c.1817; Brighton Pavilion, East Sussex, UK

Background imageBrighton Collection: Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816

Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816
533501 Selling a Wife to highest bidder, UK, 1816 (engraving) 1816.; (add.info.: Illegal, but done in Sheffield 1803 Brighton 1808)

Background imageBrighton Collection: Photograph of Temple Bar PH, Brighton, Sussex

Photograph of Temple Bar PH, Brighton, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brighton West Pier - Prior to fire and final collapse

Brighton West Pier - Prior to fire and final collapse Date: circa 2002

Background imageBrighton Collection: Mods v Rockers - Battle for Brighton. A calm but bust scene on Brighton

Mods v Rockers - Battle for Brighton. A calm but bust scene on Brighton, as mods mingle with the local holiday makers along the promenade

Background imageBrighton Collection: The Carry On film team are making a new epic down at Brighton - called

The Carry On film team are making a new epic down at Brighton - called Carry On at Your Convenience. The occasion for the trip to Brighton is the annual outing of the staff of a toilet ware factory

Background imageBrighton Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Background imageBrighton Collection: Saddlescombe, Devils Dyke, West Sussex - nr. Brighton

Saddlescombe, Devils Dyke, West Sussex - nr. Brighton
Saddlescombe Farm, Devils Dyke, a Hamlet in the South Downs, West Sussex - nr. Brighton Date: circa 1910

Background imageBrighton Collection: Hand coloured antique map of Sussex England

Hand coloured antique map of Sussex England
This detailed map of Sussex is from Dugdales England and Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G.Cole and engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England And Wales

Background imageBrighton Collection: West Pier Remains Brighton

West Pier Remains Brighton
The Pier was designed and engineered by Eugenius Birch to attract visitors and survive in the hostile environment of the seashore

Background imageBrighton Collection: amusement park, architecture, beach, blue sky, brighton, clear sky, color image, copy space

amusement park, architecture, beach, blue sky, brighton, clear sky, color image, copy space, day, dock, england, entertainment, harbor, historical landmark, horizontal, leisure, low angle view

Background imageBrighton Collection: Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Clash at the Bet365 Stadium (February 19, 2011)

Stoke City vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Clash at the Bet365 Stadium (February 19, 2011)
Saturday 19th February 2011

Background imageBrighton Collection: The colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes located on Middle Brighton Beach, Brighton

The colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes located on Middle Brighton Beach, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Background imageBrighton Collection: Seagulls, Brighton, Sussex, UK

Seagulls, Brighton, Sussex, UK

Background imageBrighton Collection: Deck chairs on Brighton beach, Brighton, Sussex, UK

Deck chairs on Brighton beach, Brighton, Sussex, UK

Background imageBrighton Collection: England, East Sussex, Brighton, West Pier

England, East Sussex, Brighton, West Pier

Background imageBrighton Collection: Antique race car, manufactured by the 'Benz' company at the beginning of the 1900's

Antique race car, manufactured by the "Benz" company at the beginning of the 1900's
3561987 Antique race car, manufactured by the "Benz" company at the beginning of the 1900's, participates in the "London-Brighton" race, driven by the contender R.S. Miles

Background imageBrighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': C. W. P

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": C. W. P. Hampton driving a race car vintage Peugeot
3562006 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": C. W. P. Hampton driving a race car vintage Peugeot by Unknown photographer

Background imageBrighton Collection: A giant plastic lobster advertising the Sea Haze fresh fish stall on the seafront at Brighton

A giant plastic lobster advertising the Sea Haze fresh fish stall on the seafront at Brighton, Sussex, England A giant plastic lobster advertising the Sea Haze fresh fish stall on the seafront at

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brighton vintage travel postcard

Brighton vintage travel postcard

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier
Gail Myerscough

Background imageBrighton Collection: Lugger and Hog boat, Brighton, 1824 (charcoal on paper)

Lugger and Hog boat, Brighton, 1824 (charcoal on paper)
7528531 Lugger and Hog boat, Brighton, 1824 (charcoal on paper) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 26x18 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brighton Beach with a Rainbow: Colliers Unloading, c.1792 (watercolour on paper)

Brighton Beach with a Rainbow: Colliers Unloading, c.1792 (watercolour on paper)
7528530 Brighton Beach with a Rainbow: Colliers Unloading, c.1792 (watercolour on paper) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 25.5x17 cm; Gallery Oldham

Background imageBrighton Collection: Angel with a portative organ, stained glass window designed by William Morris (1834-96)

Angel with a portative organ, stained glass window designed by William Morris (1834-96), 1869 (see also 54923 & 54932)
ASD77951 Angel with a portative organ, stained glass window designed by William Morris (1834-96), 1869 (see also 54923 & 54932) by Morris, William (1834-96); Church of St

Background imageBrighton Collection: Photograph of Greyhound Inn, Brighton, Sussex

Photograph of Greyhound Inn, Brighton, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageBrighton Collection: The Royal Pavilion, Brighton - Illuminated

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton - Illuminated
Brighton Pavilion - Illuminated. The Royal Pavilion is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England

Background imageBrighton Collection: Leader Class. Loco number 36001 - Seaford Terminal

Leader Class. Loco number 36001 - Seaford Terminal
Leader Class. Loco number 36001, in siding at Seaford Terminal station before departure for Brighton via Bexhill and Crowhurst

Background imageBrighton Collection: Wallpapers and Decorations, John Gilkes, Brighton

Wallpapers and Decorations, John Gilkes, Brighton
Advertising poster, Wallpapers and Decorations, John Gilkes & Sons, North Street, Brighton. circa 1920

Background imageBrighton Collection: Urban abstract

Urban abstract
Inge Schuster

Background imageBrighton Collection: Daily Mirror reporter Eric Wainwright accepted a challenge from the strong man

Daily Mirror reporter Eric Wainwright accepted a challenge from the strong man, The Great Blondini, for £ 100 to any man who would duplicate his feats

Background imageBrighton Collection: Barbra Streisand on the set of 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever'in Brighton

Barbra Streisand on the set of "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever"in Brighton
Barbra Streisand on the set of " On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in Brighton. 1st April 1969

Background imageBrighton Collection: Richard Burton filming Brighton, Sussex. The film is called Villain

Richard Burton filming Brighton, Sussex. The film is called Villain. Richard Burton co-stars with Ian McShane T. P. McKenna Donald Sinden Nigel Davenport Richard Burton spent today on Brighton Pier

Background imageBrighton Collection: Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Background imageBrighton Collection: Bruce Forsyth will be leading the singing at the Cup Final tomorrow

Bruce Forsyth will be leading the singing at the Cup Final tomorrow. Today he was getting in a bit of practise on the beach at Brighton. 3rd May 1974

Background imageBrighton Collection: Traffic, parked cars, street scene, Brighton, East Sussex. June 1960 M4336-001

Traffic, parked cars, street scene, Brighton, East Sussex. June 1960 M4336-001

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brown 1931 Southdown Skysailer towed back to launch point

Brown 1931 Southdown Skysailer towed back to launch point
The Brown 1931 Southdown Skysailer being towed back to the launch point at Ditchling Beacon, by a 1929 REO flying Cloud, imported from the United States

Background imageBrighton Collection: The Temple Grammar School, Brighton, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg

The Temple Grammar School, Brighton, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
The Temple Grammar School, Brighton, 1835. View of the Temple built by Thomas Read Kemp on Montpelier Road. Steel engraving by Henry Alexander Ogg after George Earpe

Background imageBrighton Collection: The Dyke Railway Station near Brighton, West Sussex

The Dyke Railway Station near Brighton, West Sussex
The Dyke railway station near Devils Dyke in West Sussex, England which opened in 1887 and closed in 1939. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBrighton Collection: Claude Grahame-Whites Henry Farman Wake Up England Wat?

Claude Grahame-Whites Henry Farman Wake Up England Wat?
Claude Grahame-Whites Henry Farman Wake Up England Waterplane / Seaplane Arriving at Paston Place Beach Brighton, UK on 14 August 1912 Date: 1921

Background imageBrighton Collection: Murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier

Murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier on the south coast of England. A flock of starlings swoops in a unified mass over the pier at sunset

Background imageBrighton Collection: Brighton, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies

Brighton, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies
Blue and white striped deckchars (for hire) on the pebble beach with Brighton Pier and the sea in the background, Brighton, East Sussex, England




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"Brighton: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Coastal Charm" Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Brighton, a coastal gem nestled on the shores of East Sussex County. From its iconic West Pier witnessing mesmerizing starling murmurations to tracing the town's roots on an old map by John Tallis from 1851, this vibrant city is steeped in history. Explore the rich heritage as you navigate through West Sussex County Road Map, discovering tales of battles between Sussex and Kent back in 1840. Transport yourself to the nostalgic era of the 1950s with a glimpse into Brighton Seafront's lively atmosphere and witness how time has shaped this seaside haven. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise along Brighton's streets in a classic Jaguar XK8 convertible from 1997, painted a striking shade of blue. Experience elegance reminiscent of yesteryears aboard The Brighton Belle train or indulge your passion for football at Amex Stadium Fine Art while supporting Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. Dive into relaxation at Brighton Bathing Boxes, where colorful huts dotting the shoreline offer respite and charm. Cross continents to New Brighton on The Wirral peninsula for another delightful coastal experience that will captivate your senses. Marvel at contrasting scenes within one city – witness both grandeur and decay as you gaze upon the derelict West Pier standing proudly against nature's elements. And don't forget to visit Brighton Pier (formerly Palace Pier), an iconic landmark that epitomizes fun-filled days by the sea. Brighton beckons with its fascinating tapestry woven from natural wonders, historical treasures, sporting fervor, and timeless beauty. Come discover why it continues to capture hearts across England and beyond – a place where past meets present amidst breathtaking landscapes along England’s picturesque coastline.