Powis Villas

Contemporary view of Powis Villas

Royal Pavilion & Museums Brighton & Hove

Can anyone tell me anything about this address in the period 1850-1861, please?

Number 13, Powis Villas

I believe that during this period one John Laing Esq., was resident.

(Info from; The Original Brighton Directory 1854)

It appears to be quite a large house so probably had staff etc.

Any further information would be appreciated.

(Even the smallest snippet)

Thank you. TCS.

Tim Sargeant

10/04/2019

Sorry for late response. Just saw your post. According to the My House/ My Street website, in 1854 No.13 was occupied by John Laing esq. In 1856 a certain H.A. Winser – Professor of Music lived there and in 1859 Mons and Madme Barbier – Professors of the French Language were in residency up until at least 1862.
Hope this helps a little.
By ian (04/11/2023)
Hallo Ian,
Thank you for your response to my enquiry;
My interest in this house was John Laing Esq who lived there during the early 1850s. Around 1855 he moved to No 61 Montpelier Road where he had several staff who are shown in the 1861 census. He remained at this address until he died in 1869 aged 71. His time at Powis Villas is still a bit of a mystery though! Before moving to Brighton he lived at quite a good address in London where he also had staff.
Thank you for the info. TCS.
By Tim Sargeant (05/11/2023)