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Historical overview of Brighton and Hove
Historical overview of Brighton and Hove
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
Please note that this text is an extract from a reference work written in 1990. As a result, some of ...
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
Please note that this text is an extract from a reference work written in 1990. As a result, some of ...
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
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
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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Historical overview of Brighton and Hove
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World War I
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