Brighton - Wikipedia
WebBrighton (/ ˈ b r aɪ t ən / BRY-tən) is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods.
History of Brighton - Wikipedia
WebThe history of Brighton is that of an ancient fishing village which emerged as a health resort in the 18th century and grew into one of the largest towns in England by the 20th century. Etymology. The etymology of the name of Brighton lies in the Old English Beorhthelmes tūn (Beorhthelm's farmstead).
Brighton | England, Map, Population, & University | Britannica
WebMay 12, 2024 · Brighton, urban area (from 2011 built-up area), unitary authority of Brighton and Hove, historic county of Sussex, southeastern England. Brighton is a seaside resort on the English Channel, 51 miles south of central London.
Brighton - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebBrighton is a city on the south coast of England. It was called "Brighthelmstone". It is in the county of East Sussex. In 2000, it joined Hove to become the city of Brighton & Hove. Historically, Brighton forms the main part of the Brighton/ Worthing / Littlehampton conurbation, with 474,485 inhabitants (2011 census).
Brighton – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebBrighton is a beachfront city on East Sussex, south-eastern coast of England, 76 km (47 mi) south of London. In 1997, the neighbouring communities of Brighton and Hove joined to form the City of Brighton and Hove which was given city status in 2001.
Brighton - Wikiwand
WebBrighton is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods.
Brighton and Hove - Wikipedia
WebBrighton and Hove, the downland and coastal city in the South Downs National Park. The City of Brighton and Hove consists of many districts, a stretch of coast and some downland areas. Just to the south of Brighton and Hove in the English Channel is the Rampion Wind Farm, which provides renewable energy to the country.
A guide to Brighton, Britain's most progressive seaside resort
WebOct 19, 2023 · Queen of pleasure parlours and bastion of beach raves, Britain’s most progressive seaside resort combines coastal laissez-faire with a commitment to creativity and sustainability. By Orla Thomas ...
History & Heritage | Brighton | Tourist Information
WebMay 15, 2018 · History and Heritage. Brighton's glorious past. Since the Prince Regent (later King George IV) first visited Brighton and Hove in 1783, his fantastic seaside palace, the Royal Pavilion, with its Indian domes and minarets and its Chinese style interior, has become a landmark not to be missed.
A potted history of Brighton - My Brighton and Hove
WebBecause of its history and geography Brighton and Hove has a very distinct culture. It is a university town and with a reputation for being radical – the first Labour MP in Sussex was elected in Brighton. It has a large gay and lesbian community and a significant Black history.
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