If it's the Tony Brasil who lived in Whitehawk, he was my cousin Connie's (nee Bishop) husband - now sadly both no longer with us.

Although I didn't know him that well, Tony Brasil was a very good boxer so I was told by my Mum Winnie (nee Gravett). His mother-in-law was mum's older sister Nellie who lived in Whitehawk and then the Bristol Estate. Connie, his wife, and her older brother Arthur were rescued from the bombing after the cinema was hit in Kemp Town where they had sneaked off to without permission. Arthur was a policemam and Connie was a nursing sister at ths Sussex County .

Of course, I remember Tony very well, he was our trainer at St. John The Baptist and a very good one at that. I believe, that he had a younger brother, that also was a very good boxer. Fond memories of them all.

I remember Tony Brazil from my days working as an apprentice on the SEEBARD 1952-1957. Tony was a labourer digging holes for the electricity mains (good training for boxing), another Brighton boxer Dave Elms (heavyweight) worked with him. Together they could dig holes faster than a JCB. I seem to remember Tony losing a fight to the great Randolf Turpin. I also have a photograph amongs the crowd taken at the Whitehawk pub.

hiya everyone. I would just like to say that Tony Brasil and Connie were my grandparents but are sadly not with us any more. I would be interested to know a little more about the good old days.

Yes sorry, not about boxing, but I went to St John the BaptistSchool and was in the ATC with Mr Kelly, Mr Lidel, Mr Morman, etc. I was more into flying in Chipmonks, Ansons, etc, but you are right St Johns had the best Boxers, a lot of them taught by Mr Crowley; good old days ,thanks For the Memory

Hi Tara. If you can get in touch with Jennifer on the B&H team for my email address I could email you loads of photos etc, of lots of your late relatives, plus some still alive and kicking. As we must be related because your grandparents were my cousins it would be nice to get in touch. Have a look at the Gravett family on the Local Folk site as they were your G.G,G.Grandparents. Hope to hear from you soon. Pat.

Hi Eddie, I recognise you form the photo. I also well remember the name Mick Malone, although I can't identify him. Yes I remember Mr.Crowley and Mr. Lidel ( teachers).