Original Cafe in 1944

The Original Refreshment Hut in the Pavilion Gardens in 1944

From the private collection of David Sewell

1950's Pavilion Gardens Cafe

From the private collection of Herbert Tennent

1050's Pavilion Gardens Cafe

From the private collection of Herbert Tennent

1960's Pavilion Gardens Cafe

From the private collection of Herbert Tennent

1960's Pavilion Gardens Cafe

Herbert Tennent

1954 Mark Sewell with his Grandfather (Deckchair Attendant)

From the private collection of Herbert Tennent

Julie and Mark Sewell with Grandmother in late 50's

From the private collection of Herbert Tennent

David Sewell in the pram at the Pavilion Gardens Cafe in 1961

From the private collection of Herbert Tennent

Julie Sewell's 5th Birthday Party in 1961 with David as a baby

From the private collection of Douglas Sewell

Julie and Mark (cowboy) Sewell on the Pavilion Lawn late 50's

From the private collection of Herbert Tennent

I had the great fortune after 20 years of searching to find a postcard showing my grandfather’s refreshment hut adjacent to the Royal Pavilion. This great find happened at Lewes Market, and shows the original wooden hut in 1944 by the side of the old Brighton Road. The cafe was here from 1941 to 1950 when the Council constructed the current building between March and October 1950.

The Pavilion Cafe has its own website and if you would like to find out more about its history go to www.paviliongardenscafe.co.uk