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A busy city and popular
seaside resort lying only an hour’s drive from
London, Brighton (and its twin, Hove) has
governed itself as a unitary authority since
2000.
Yet it started out as a small fishing
village named Brightelmstone until Dr Richard
Russell publicised the health giving
properties of sea air and bathing in the
1750s. His claims persuaded socialites to
visit the south coast.
The Prince Regent -
later George IV – fell in love with the place
and built himself a villa, which later became
Brighton Pavilion. |
Brighton Pavilion by Night -
Photo:
Elaine
Morgan
CCL |
