History of Brighthelmston; or, Brighton as I View it and Others Knew It / With a Chronological Table of Local Events

The author presents a chronological local history that begins with archaeological and Roman remains and moves through the town’s geology, climate, name origins and medieval to modern governance and customs. Detailed chapters recount coastal incursions, fortifications, notable local events and persecutions, religious and civic institutions, and burial grounds. Natural history of birds and plants, military encampments, leisure and entertainment including theatres, the racecourse and the marine pavilion, streets, charities and surrounding suburbs are described with antiquarian detail and social observation, blending topography, anecdote and documentary material into a comprehensive survey.