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Historical overview of Brighton and Hove

  • A potted history of Brighton

    A potted history of Brighton

    Geoffrey Mead is a local historian with an eye for the broader picture. He is also a geographer and knows that ...
  • Boundaries

    Boundaries

    Please note that this text is an extract from a reference work written in 1990.  As a result, some of ...
  • Brighton: Early history

    Brighton: Early history

    Please note that this text is an extract from a reference work written in 1990.  As a result, some of ...
  • Brighton: Location and functions

    Brighton: Location and functions

    Please note that this text is an extract from a reference work written in 1990.  As a result, some of ...
  • Brighton: The name

    Brighton: The name

    Please note that this text is an extract from a reference work written in 1990.  As a result, some of ...
  • Manors in 11th century Brighton

    Manors in 11th century Brighton

    Please note that this text is an extract from a reference work written in 1990.  As a result, some of ...
  • The Story of Brighton: a short quiz

    The Story of Brighton: a short quiz

    Try this simple 10-question quiz about the story of Brighton. It’ll provide you with a potted history of the city.
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