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Pavilion Gardens Cafe

Original Cafe in 1944

By David Sewell

Photo:The Original Refreshment Hut in the Pavilion Gardens in 1944

Photo:1954 Mark Sewell with his Grandfather (Deckchair Attendant)

Photo:Julie and Mark Sewell with Grandmother in late 50's

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

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

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

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

This page was added on 23/02/2009.