QueenSpark Publishing

2008 Calendar: Lost Shops of Brighton

QueenSpark Calendar 2008

Following the same format as last year's successful Lost Streets of Brighton calendar, Lost Shops of Brighton - QueenSpark Calendar 2008 features some striking photographs, most of which are previously unseen by the public. All the shops featured in the calendar have long since disappeared and viewed together in this special collection, conjure a wonderfully evocative portrait of the city's past.

The quote here from the Shops Book - Neil Griffiths (Queenspark Books, 1978) gives us a fascinating idea of Brighton shops and businesses in the 19th century.

"The 1875 directory for East Brighton listed 35 bootmakers, 3 breweries, 19 dress-makers, 15 tailors, 2 watchmakers, 2 tinners, 2 brushmakers and 2 basketmakers. By 1974 they had virtually all disappeared, apart from one jeweller and one costumier."

The calendar retails at £8.99 and can be purchased via QueenSpark's website if you go here.  A fantastic Christmas present - buy early to avoid disappointment.