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 1834. 
 
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BRIGHTON 
 
 AS IT IS, &c. 
 
 The idea tbat this place was ever held in any very great 
 estimation by the Druids, seems not only unfounded, but 
 highly improbable ; for with all its advantages of situation, 
 the immediate neighbourhood of Brighton certainly cannot 
 boast of that inseparable appendage to their worship, the 
 oak forest. We have much more evident traces of 
 a Saxon origin, as well as of a Roman station or 
 encampment in the environs of the town : the remains 
 of barrows, cromlechs, and fortiricpctions on the sur- 
 rounding hills, when coupled with the fact ol urns having 
 been discovered containing silver denarii and other 
 Roman coins of different impressions, from the reign of 
 Antoninus to that of Philip, clearly demonstrate this. 
 Numerous ashes, and fragments of human bones, have 
 been discovered, encased in vessels undoubtedly of Roman 
 workmanship. 
 
 The adjacent country was about the middle of the 
 fifth century overrun by Saxon invaders, who landed 
 under the command of iElla, afterwards their King, 
 and in the subsequent division of the conquered 
 
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2 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 territory it appears that this place was allotted to Bright- 
 helm, (from whom it is supposed to have derived its 
 name); and his descendants, the Earls of Godwin, re- 
 mained in possession until the time of the Norman 
 Conquest. 
 
 After this period Brighton, with other contiguous places, 
 became the property of William de Warren, the son-in-law 
 of the King; who, when he founded the priory at Lewes, 
 appropriated the tythes of this place for its support, and 
 they never have been restored to the original living. 
 
 In the year 1313 Brighton was provided with a mar- 
 ket by charter obtained through the influence of John de 
 Warren. 
 
 The situation of the town on the coast opposite France, 
 subjected it to repeated attacks and much distress during 
 the reiterated hostilities with that kingdom, and at the 
 commencement of the wanton war proclaimed by Henry 
 VIII. (a. d. 1513,) against Louis XII. of France, we 
 find that the place was plundered by the enemy, who also 
 wreaked their vengeance by burning many of the houses: 
 in consequence of this event and the continued terror which 
 prevailed during warfare, the inhabitants resolved to erect 
 fortifications as some protection in case of future attacks. 
 Accordingly, in the year 1558, a Block-house for am- 
 munition, with walls, gates, and other means of security 
 for the town were commenced, and by a subsisting record, 
 dated A. D. 1579, we find that a block-house had then 
 been completed to defend the town from any sudden at- 
 tack from the sea. Either a new fortification or great 
 additions to the old one were constructed in 1613, and it 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 3 
 
 does not appear that after that time Brighton suffered any 
 material injury from foreign invasion. The building was 
 circular, situated on the Southern part of the East cliff, 
 between Black Lion and Ship streets, enfilading the roads 
 to the East and West, and commanding a full sweep of this 
 part of the British Channel. A wall built of flints, of suffi- 
 cient strength, extended to the right and left of the works, 
 which Elizabeth completed by adding to it four ponderous 
 gates, the last of which was removed in order to make a 
 convenient entrance to a battery raised in the time of 
 George III.; but which, from the failure of one of the 
 groynes, has since been washed away. The Town Hall, 
 which had a turret containing the Town Clock, adjoined 
 the Block-house on the eastern side, and under it was 
 a dungeon for malefactors. 
 
 There are persons yet living in Brighton, who, during 
 the first war with America, saw three French ships of war 
 enter the bay and menace the town. The sheep and cattle 
 were all driven inland, and considerable apprehension was 
 excited in the inhabitants. Nor were their fears without 
 foundation ; as the crew of one of these ships, which was 
 afterwards taken and carried into Portsmouth, declared 
 it was their intention to have landed, and pillaged 
 what they could, but that they saw too many soldiers 
 on approaching the coast to render the undertaking 
 prudent, which caused their commanders to put about 
 and stand off. 
 
 But there was now a new enemy to contend with. The 
 sea, continually encroaching, had begun to undermine the 
 cliffs, and in the year 1665 a violent tempest swept away 
 
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4 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 twenty-two copyhold houses, besides some quantity of 
 attached land. In the memorable storms of 1703 and 
 1705 one hundred and thirteen houses more, including: an 
 entire street called South street, with part of the block- 
 house and gates, on the cliff, were destroyed ; and in 
 1761 the continued falls of the cliff having weakened the 
 foundation of that fortification, the inner wall gave way, 
 and the whole was subsequently removed. The inroad 
 of the waves has now been completely stopped by the 
 erection of massy timber framings, called groynes, running 
 into the sea at right angles to the shore, against whose 
 Western sides the beach accumulates, being impeded in 
 its constant journey from West to East, and thus forming 
 a barrier against further encroachment. 
 
 After his defeat at the battle of Worcester, Charles the 
 Second found it necessary to fly to the Continent, and 
 accordingly with much difficulty and danger arrived at 
 Brighton on the 14th of October, 1851, where he was 
 immediately recognized by one Smith, the owner of the 
 mn*wheie the unfortunate monarch had taken refuge; 
 but Smith was too faithful to betray his Sovereign al- 
 though a great price had been ottered for his capture. 
 He agreed to facilitate his escape, and actually engaged 
 a small vessel commanded by Nicholas Tattersall, in which 
 his Royal guest embarked, and was the next day landed 
 at Fescamp in Normandy. 
 
 After the Restoration an annuity of 100Z. was granted 
 to Captain Tattersall and his heirs. The descendants of 
 
 * Now the King's Head, in West-street, 
 
THE ERIGHTON GUIDE. 5 
 
 this family still reside in the town, but the pension is 
 discontinued. 
 
 It will not be uninteresting in this place to present the 
 reader with a view of Brighton ninety-six years ago. It- 
 is a letter of the learned "W". Clarke, prebend of Chiches- 
 ter, (known by the name of mild Wm. Clarke,) selected 
 from Nichols' Anecdotes. 
 
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 July 22, 1736. 
 
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 We are now sunning ourselves upon the beach at Brighthelm- 
 stone, and observing what a tempting figure this island must have 
 made formerly in the eyes of those gentlemen who were pleased 
 to civilize and subdue us. The place is really pleasant ; I have seen 
 nothing in its way that outdoes it : such a tract of sea, such regions 
 of corn, and such an extent of fine carpet, that gives your eye com- 
 mand of it all. — But then the mischief is, that we have little con- 
 versation besides the clamor nauticus, which is here a sort of treble 
 to the splashing of the waves against the cliffs. My morning- 
 business is, bathing in the sea, and then buying fish ; the evening is, 
 riding out for air, viewing the remains of old Saxon camps, and 
 counting the ships in the road, and the boats that are trawling. 
 Sometimes we give the imagination leave to expatiate a little — fancy 
 that you are coming down, and that we intend to dine one day next 
 week at Dieppe in Normandy ; the price is already fixed, and the 
 wine and lodging there tolerably good. But though we build these 
 castles in the air, I assure you we live here almost tender ground. I 
 fancy the architects here usually take the altitude of the inhabitants, 
 and lose not an inch between the head and the ceiling, and then 
 dropping a step or two below the surface, the second story is finished 
 — something under twelve feet. I suppose this was a necessary 
 precaution against storms, that a man should not be blown out of his 
 bed into New England, Barbary, or God knows where. But as the 
 lodgings are low, they are cheap : we have two parlours, two bed 
 chambers, pantry, &c. for five shillings per week : and if you really 
 
6 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 will come down, you need not fear a bed of proper dimensions. And 
 then the coast is safe, the cannons all covered with rust and grass, 
 the ships moored — no enemy apprehended. Come and see 
 
 -Nee tela timeres 
 
 Gallica, nee Pictum tremeres, nee littore toto 
 Prospiceres dubiis venturum Saxona ventis" 
 
 "My wife does not forget her good wishes and compliments upon 
 this occasion. How would you surprise all your friends to tell them 
 you were just come from France, with a vivacity that every body 
 would believe to be just imported from thence!" 
 
 Public attention was first directed to the spot by a 
 treatise of Dr. Hussell on the advantages of Sea-bathing, 
 which he successfully recommended in scrophulous and 
 glandular complaints. It was he, too, who caused the 
 valuable chalybeate spring to the West of the town to be 
 enclosed, prior to the erection of the present building. 
 His successor, Dr. Rhellan, continued to add to the 
 reputation of Brighton by publishing a Natural History 
 of the town in 1761. 
 
 We now arrive at a period when the increasing 
 popularity of the place was to receive a new stimulus in 
 the presence of the Prince of Wales, afterwards George 
 the Fourth. His first visit was in the summer of the year 
 1782, when the Prince resided with his Royal relatives, 
 the late Duke and Duchess of Cumberland. He after- 
 wards usually passed the summer and autumnal months 
 at a mansion on the Steyne, then the property of the 
 Lord of the Manor, which, after it had undergone several 
 alterations, he finally purchased in 1814; and shortly after 
 pulled down to make room for the present Pavilion. 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 7 
 
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT 
 STATE OF THE TOWN. 
 
 Formerly the whole town of Brighton was contained 
 between the western boundary of the Steyne and West- 
 street : to the East of the Stevne there was but one 
 building, a public library ; and beyond West-street there 
 were only a few detached cottages, so that in fact the 
 town consisted of but eight principal streets, North-street, 
 Market-street, East-street, Middle-street, Kent-street, 
 Ship-street, Black-Lion-street, and West-street, although 
 in 1760 it contained, besides these, many lanes, and some 
 spaces surrounded with houses, called by the inhabitants 
 squares; but now the enumeration of all the streets would 
 occupy two large a space for our purpose; some idea, 
 however, of there number may be formed from the extent of 
 the town: — the distance from the extremity of Kemptown 
 to that of Brunswick-terrace is two miles and a half, and 
 from the Steyne to the extremity of the parish on the 
 London Road is about one mile and a quarter. The 
 most fashionable parts of the town are the cliffs, and the 
 several squares and streets branching from them, and also 
 what are commonly called the Old Steyne, and the North 
 Steyne, comprising the Pavilion, and Grand Parades, 
 as well as Gloucester, Marlborough, and St. George's 
 Places. Some of the houses are on an extensive scale, 
 and finished in an elegant manner; others, though smaller, 
 and less expensively adorned, are nevertheless neat and 
 handsome. 
 
 The number of constant inhabitants of Brighton is 
 
8 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 estimated at about forty thousand, but during the fa- 
 shionable season the population is nearly doubled. 
 
 The conveniences of the place correspond with its mag- 
 nitude : most of the shops are equal to those of London — 
 the places of amusement are various and select— there is 
 every requisite for bathing ; the baths are numerous, the 
 accommodation for visitors is excellent, and many advan- 
 tages are here to be found which are wanting in smaller 
 and less frequented watering-places. 
 
 GOVERNMENT OF THE TOWN. 
 
 By an act passed 22nd June, 1825, (6 Geo. IV.) the 
 former acts (13 Geo. III. and 50 Geo. III.) are repealed, 
 and one hundred and fifteen Commissioners are appointed 
 to act for three years, when sixteen are to go out; after 
 which, sixteen are to go out every year. The qualifi- 
 cation of a Commissioner consists in the occupation of a 
 tenement, value 50/, per annum, and the bona-fide pos- 
 session of another estate, value 50/. per annum. Or if 
 the house, &c. occupied by him be of the value only of 
 30/. per annum, then the other freehold, copyhold, or 
 leasehold property, must be of the value of 70/. per 
 annum. Or he must be in the possession of estates 
 within the parish, value 100/. per annum, inclusive or 
 exclusive of his own dwelling house. 
 
 Any Commissioner neglecting to attend the meetings 
 for six months is disqualified. They meet at the Town- 
 hall on the first Wednesday in every month ; thirteen to 
 form a board. 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 9 
 
 No Commissioner can hold any place of profit, or take 
 any contract under the act ; neither can any officer, ap- 
 pointed by them as treasurer, clerk, collector, or surveyor, 
 receive any fee or reward beyond his salary, under a 
 penalty of 20/. besides removal from his office. 
 
 Books of proceedings are ordered to be kept, and 
 accounts to be published in the Brighton newspapers 
 everv six months : such books and accounts to be 
 open to the inspection of the inhabitants, and a copy 
 must be granted on payment of one shilling for every 
 ninety words. 
 
 The property of all the pavements, lamps, posts, and 
 groynes, within the limits of the town, is vested in the 
 Commissioners: and they are empowered to punish offend- 
 ers damaging the same, by fine and imprisonment. 
 
 They are enjoined to lay the gas pipes at a distance of 
 at least four feet from the water pipes, and to prevent the 
 escape of gas and contamination of the water. 
 
 They are to appoint scavengers, and to see that the 
 beach, sands, streets, drains, and water courses, are kept 
 clear of rubbish and offensive matters, as well as to pro- 
 vide a place for depositing of such matters ; and any 
 person offending, by scattering or depositing such else- 
 where, shall, for every such offence, forfeit a sum not 
 exceeding 51. nor less than 5s. 
 
 Any noisome or offensive buildings which they may 
 deem a nuisance in the town, they have power to remove, 
 with or without compensation to the owners. 
 
 They must provide fire engines, cause the footways to 
 be swept, and the roads and streets to be watered ; and, 
 
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10 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 for the latter purpose, are empowered to levy a rate upon 
 the Inhabitants. 
 
 They have the regulation of fishing boats, and the 
 erecting of capstans and groynes on the beach, as 
 well as the removal of all nuisances and obstructions 
 from the streets, and from the fronts of the houses in 
 the same. 
 
 Their duty is to appoint watchmen and beadles, and 
 to punish them for misbehaviour; and also to appoint 
 town criers. 
 
 This act regulates the rebuilding of houses and the pro- 
 jection of shop fronts, which shall not exceed ten inches 
 from the line of foundation, in streets above twenty feet 
 wide. It directs also, that no old building shall be altered 
 or new building erected, without notice to the surveyor 
 of the Commissioners; and that no building shall be 
 erected, if adjoining to another, without a sufficient 
 party wall or be covered with thatch, within the limits 
 of the town. 
 
 The Commissioners are empowered, by the act, to 
 purchase certain houses and lands, therein described, for 
 the purpose of widening the streets, extending the present 
 market, and erecting a new town-hall, prison, pound, and 
 weighing house ; and to pay for the same out of the con- 
 solidated rates 
 
 The act contains a table of tolls to be taken in the 
 present market, and penalties for evading the same; em- 
 powering the Commissioners to make bye laws for its re- 
 gulation, to let the tolls, and if in their opinion necessary, 
 to establish other markets for provisions, cattle, corn and 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 11 
 
 hay. The Commissioners are to appoint a clerk, with 
 weighers and measurers, to each market, paying them 
 such remuneration as they think proper. They are to fix 
 the days for holding the market, and the hours of business 
 therein. 
 
 It is further enacted, that no traul fish shall be sold 
 (except in the fishmongers' shops) before six in the morn- 
 ing or after ten in the evening, under a penalty not ex- 
 ceeding 51. nor less than 10s. 
 
 The duty on coal and culm is fixed at three shillings 
 per chaldron ; coke, one shilling and sixpence ; cinders, 
 one shilling ; and charcoal, one penny per bushel. No 
 ship to leave the port till the same is paid ; but the said 
 coals or coke are subject to a drawback if consumed out 
 of the town. 
 
 This act establishes regulations for measuring coals ; 
 and orders tickets to be delivered to the buyers. It em- 
 powers the Commissioners also to appoint six coal meters 
 for the town. 
 
 The Commissioners are to issue licences to the owners 
 of all pleasure boats, bathing machines, and every de- 
 scription of land carriage let for hire ; and to make bye 
 laws for regulating the same, enforcing them under a 
 penalty of not less than 10s. nor more than 40s. for each 
 offence. They may also make bye laws for regulating 
 porters and other persons employed in coach and waggon 
 offices. 
 
 The Commissioners may cause bathing houses or sheds 
 to be built on the beach, in front of the town for the ac- 
 commodation of servants, labourers, and other persons not 
 
12 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 using machines ; and the act declares, that no person shall 
 undress on the beach or bathe in the sea in front of the 
 town (except from a bathing machine,) between the hours 
 of eight in the morning and nine in the evening, under a 
 penalty of 20s. for each offence. 
 
 The bye laws, rules, orders and regulations, made under 
 the authority of this act, are to be printed and distributed 
 from time to time; to be put up in the clerk's office; 
 also to be painted on boards, and affixed in conspicuous 
 places about the town; and inserted at least twice in the 
 newspapers. 
 
 Any person obstructing or molesting the Commissioners 
 or their officers in the execution of their duty shall, on 
 conviction, forfeit not more than 10/. nor less than 40s. 
 for each offence. 
 
 No penalties under this act can be recovered unless 
 proceeded for in the course of six months, nor without 
 fourteen clays' notice of action. 
 
 Persons may appeal from rates and assessments made 
 by virtut, of this act, to the Quarter Sessions 
 
 By the 199th and following clauses of the 6 Geo. IV. 
 it is enacted, that the inhabitants of the parish of Brighton 
 in vestry assembled, shall on every Easter Monday, or 
 within fourteen days after, elect thirty substantial and 
 discreet persons to be Directors and Guardians of 
 the Poor; each of whom is to make oath that he is a 
 housekeeper, paying scot and lot, and occupies a dwelling 
 house of the annual value of 30/. in the parish, and that 
 lie will not be concerned, directly or indirectly, in any 
 advantage to be derived from any contract entered into 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 13 
 
 during the time he is a Guardian or Director. The High 
 Constable of the hundred, Vicar, Churchwardens, Over- 
 seers, and Parish Surgeons, are ex-officio Guardians and 
 Directors, subject to the same oath, (except the Surgeons 
 in regard to their employment,) 
 
 The Director and Guardians may repair the Poor 
 House, and purchase lands for enlarging the same. 
 
 They are to form six Committees, one of which is to meet 
 on each day of the week : five members to form a Board. 
 
 The parish accounts are to be passed on the four quar- 
 ter days of each year, or within twenty-one days after; 
 and are subsequently to be audited by the parishioners, in 
 vestry assembled, within fourteen days after the meetings 
 of the Guardians and Directors. 
 
 The Directors and Guardians have the appointment of a 
 Collector for the poor's rate, Treasurer, Clerk, Governor, 
 Matron, and Surgeons to the poor; and may take secu- 
 rities, pay salaries, and fill up vacancies at their discretion. 
 
 They are to contract for the supply of the Poor, and 
 keep books of their proceedings, to which every parishioner 
 may have free access daily, without fee or reward. Copies 
 and extracts also may be demanded by any parishioner 
 on payment of one shilling for every ninety words. 
 
 An, ASSISTANT overseer may be elected by the 
 Guardians and Directors, with a salary not exceeding 
 300/. per annum; and such deputy assistant over- 
 seers as they think proper, with salaries of not more than 
 150/. per annum each : who are required to give security, 
 and take an oath for the due performance of their office. 
 
 The Assistant Overseer and his Deputy have the whole 
 
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 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 management of the poor of the parish, subject only to the 
 Directors and Guardians, and not to the Churchwardens 
 and Overseers. They are to collect the poor rates till a 
 Collector is appointed. They are not to furnish or supply 
 for their own profit any article for the use of the poor, 
 under a penalty of 50/.; and they may be dismissed by 
 the Directors for any act of misbehaviour. 
 
 The Directors, &c. are to purchase materials for work, 
 and to give rewards and profits, by way of encouragement, 
 to the skilful and industrious poor. 
 
 They are to grant certificates of settlement, and to take 
 bonds for the maintenance of illegitimate children ; and for 
 the purpose of enlarging or building poor houses, may 
 borrow money to the amount of 10,000/. on security of the 
 poor rates. 
 
 
 * 
 
 THE ROYAL PALACE. 
 
 This unique and splendid edifice is said by some to have 
 been modelled after a Chinese plan brought over by Lord 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 15 
 
 Amherst, while others think the design was suggested 
 by the Kremlin at Moscow, and others again believe 
 it to have originally emanated from the genius of Mr. 
 Nash the architect. The principal entrance is through 
 a vestibule and hall, on the Western or garden side. 
 The cut prefixed to this head of our work exhibits the 
 front towards the Steyne : No. 1, being the banquet- 
 ing- room, sixty feet long and forty-two wide. It rises 
 forty feet to the dome, which is thirty feet in diameter 
 and eighty-five in height, having minarets of Bath 
 stone at the four corners of its base. No. 2, is the 
 music-room, a most splendid apartment, forty-two feel 
 square, and having two recesses of ten feet each, in 
 one of which is a superb organ of prodigious powers. 
 Centrally between these, is the rotunda or saloon, 
 No. 3, which forms an oblong of fifty-five feet, having 
 a cornice supported by columns and pilasters. No. 4, 
 is over the yellow room, fifty-six feet long and twenty 
 wide: and No. 5, is a similar apartment, used as a 
 withdrawing room. The royal bed-room is admirably 
 arranged, having a dressing-room attached, which opens 
 into a delightful bath, furnished with pipes for con- 
 veying hot and cold sea-water. The Chinese gallery 
 is behind all these, together with various other apart- 
 ments, whose magnificence it is scarcely possible to 
 describe ; the furniture and decorations of the whole being 
 the icorkmanship of our own country, and presenting a 
 noble display of native talent. 
 
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 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 THE ROYAL STABLING. 
 
 To the North of the Elm Grove is situated the Roval 
 Stabling, decidedly the most magnificent pile ever erected 
 for such a purpose in Europe, octagonal without and 
 circular within, receiving light from a glazed dome, whose 
 diameter is only twenty feet less than that of the dome of 
 St. Paul's church in London. 
 
 Into the circular area the doors of the various stables 
 open, containing stalls for about sixty horses: above 
 these are numerous apartments for grooms, &c. The way 
 to the latter is from a light gallery, by which the area, 
 two hundred and fifty feet in circumference, or there- 
 about, is surrounded. The entrance to these stables is 
 from Church-street, through a wide lofty arch into a 
 spacious square court, containing the coach-houses, coach- 
 horse stables, servants' offices, &c. Erom this, through 
 a similar arch, you reach the circular area, opposite to 
 which is a corresponding arch that opens into the Pavi- 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 17 
 
 lion grounds. On the East and West side of the circle 
 there are arches of the same kind also, the one leading to 
 a tennis-court, &e. and the other to a riding-house two 
 hundred feet long and fifty broad. These spacious arches 
 at the cardinal points of the compass, are so judiciously 
 contrived for ventilation, that the area and stables are 
 kept cool in the hottest seasons. 
 
 A New Lodge has been erected at the South entrance 
 to the Pavilion, (top of East Street;) the style of archi- 
 tecture in keeping with the Royal Stables. It is intended 
 to erect a similar Lodge at the North entrance. 
 
 GRAND ENTRANCE of their PRESENT MAJESTIES. 
 
 This event which diffused such universal satisfaction 
 throughout the neighbourhood, took place on Monday, 
 30th of August, 1830. The most extensive preparations 
 for demonstrating the public joy had been previously 
 made. A triumphal arch, decorated with lamps, flags, 
 transparencies, evergreens, and artificial flowers, was 
 erected across Marlborough Place, near the Pavilion 
 Gates. Shops were closed, business suspended, and 
 processions passed through the streets; while a committee, 
 with wands and scarfs, were busily occupied in preserving 
 order. Their Majesties arrived about five o'clock, amidst 
 the smiles and acclamations of an immense concourse of 
 their delighted subjects. At night a general illumination 
 took place, fire works were exhibited on the Steyne, the 
 Chain Pier shone resplendant with lamps, while vessels 
 having their ropes similarly decorated moved along the 
 
18 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 surface of the tranquil deep. On the Friday following, 
 a gratification of a higher character was prepared, when 
 the children educated in most (not all) of the schools 
 enumerated in a subsequent page, were regaled with a 
 dinner on the Steyne, at which their Majesties were 
 present, accompanied by all the nobility and principal 
 inhabitants. 
 
 CHAIN PIER. 
 
 This light and elegant structure was erected after the 
 design and under the superin tendance of Captain Brown, 
 R.N. at an expense of 30,000/. it was commenced in 
 October 1822, and opened to the public in the November 
 of the ensuing year. Its length is 1134 feet, and the 
 promenade is thirteen feet wide, enclosed on each side 
 with a neat iron railing. The four iron towers supporting 
 the chains are erected on platforms raised on piles 
 driven nearly ten feet into the solid chalk rock, but rising 
 nearly thirteen feet above high-water mark. These towers 
 are about 200 feet distant from each oilier. There are 
 two double suspension chains on either side of the Pier, 
 each double chain consisting of wrought iron rods or links 
 two inches in diameter, and very ingeniously connected : 
 those at one end pass into tunnels formed in the cliff, the 
 size of which gradually increases, and are secured to a 
 plate of iron placed perpendicularly at the North end 
 much larger than the opening of the cylinder. After 
 passing the towers mentioned above, the chains are firmly 
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 the archway dividing each of the towers is ten feet wide, 
 and the platform which forms their base extends twelve 
 feet on each side of the promenade. The interior of the 
 turrets are fitted up as shops for fancy articles. 
 
 The Pier-head is a platform raised on piles extending 
 eighty feet from East to West, and twenty-five feet from 
 North to South, and is paved with Purbeck-stone. There 
 are several flights of steps descending to a lower platform 
 and to the sea; together with commodious Baths in the 
 gallery beneath. 
 
 Facing the Pier, on the South, is a building seventy 
 feet by twenty-five, over which is the Camera Ob- 
 scura. 
 
 The entrance to the Pier is by an Esplanade 416 yards 
 in length, from the commencement at the bottom of the 
 Old Steyne, where the toll-house is situated. A second 
 entrance is by a flight of steps descending from the cliff 
 opposite the New Steyne. 
 
 A band is, during the summer months, occasionally 
 stationed at the outer end of the Pier, which forms one of 
 the most agreeable walks in the town, uniting the advan- 
 tage of the purest sea-air, with great beauty of situation, 
 and convenience of access. The general view of Brighton 
 from the Pier-head is magnificent; the eye catches the 
 whole range of buildings from Brunswick-terrace to Kemp 
 Town, while the coast beyond Beachy Head, on a clear 
 day, may be plainly seen to the East, and the Isle of 
 Wight as distinctly to the West. This place is usually 
 well attended, and especially at the arrival or departure 
 of the steam-packets. 
 
20 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 Admission may at all times be obtained on payment of 
 two pence; and by a recent regulation subscriptions 
 at a reduced rate may be paid by the year or month. 
 The terms of subscription are for each person, yearly 
 ticket 1/.; half-yearly 12s.; and monthly 5s. Several of 
 the Royal Family have become subscribers. His Ma- 
 jesty, with his accustomed liberality, subscribed twenty, 
 and the Queen ten, pounds. 
 
 OLD STEYNE. 
 
 This celebrated spot was formerly a piece of waste land, 
 and used by the inhabitants, for boat-building, net-making, 
 and as a depository for heavy goods : it has, however, long 
 been surrounded by handsome buildings. About thirty 
 years ago the lawn was divided, levelled, and enclosed, 
 leaving in the middle a passage from North-street and 
 Castle-square to St. James's-street : at a short distance 
 from this passage, in the northern enclosure, is now 
 placed the celebrated Bronze Statue of his late 
 Majesty George the Fourth, executed by Chantrey, and 
 erected in the year 1828, the necessary funds, amounting 
 to 3000/. having been previously collected by the con- 
 tributions of the inhabitants and visitors. 
 
 The name of the "Steyne" is supposed to be derived 
 from the Soman way called Steyne-street, Stane-street, or 
 Stone-street, which passed through the town of Steyning, 
 and also gave name to that town : traces of the road have 
 been occasionally discerned : it was constructed of stones 
 of irregular size, and varied from twenty to thirty feet in 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 21 
 
 width, while in some places it has been found to be about 
 four and a half deep. 
 
 GRAND JUNCTION PARADE. 
 
 This name has been given to the new road which 
 forms the connecting link between the Eastern and 
 Western parts of the town. It was constructed in 
 order to prevent the inconvenience and danger which 
 were experienced in passing through Pool-lane. A wall 
 of beach stones and coarse mortar, of ten or twelve 
 feet in thickness, was built on the beach, sweeping round 
 every building, and protected by several large groynes, 
 which had previously been erected, the intervening space 
 being filled in with earth. During its progress the work 
 sustained great damage from the boisterous ocean, but it 
 was finally completed in December 1829, and on the 3rd 
 of the same month opened to the public, a grand proces- 
 sion having been formed to commemorate the occasion. 
 The road leads to the South of Mahomed's Baths, on the 
 East Cliff, and unites it with the Marine Parade, between 
 the Chain Pier toll-house and Albion Hotel, South-east 
 of the Steyne. 
 
 SQUARES, LAWNS, AND ENCLOSURES. 
 
 The several squares in Brighton are Brunswick, Bedford, 
 and Regency Squares, immediately on the West Cliff; 
 Norfolk and Russel Squares, in the vicinity; Marine 
 Square on the Marine Parade, and Sussex Square at 
 Kemp Town. There are three crescents in the town ; one 
 at Kemp Town ; a second, the Royal Crescent, on the 
 
22 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 Marine Parade, and Hanover Crescei facing the Leve 
 on the Lewes Road. Besides these, t) ~e are several en 
 closures surrounded with iron railings, ° id most covered 
 with grass plats, through which are giavel wa &; whil 
 the whole are adorned with shrubs and flowers, astefully 
 disposed. The regulations of these places differ, but 
 most of them are kept up by subscriptions from the 
 surrounding houses. The principal are the Old Steyne, 
 the North Steyne, the New Steyne, and the Lower Rock 
 Gardens. 
 
 Another, magnificeut Crescent is no~v erectin adjoining 
 Brunswick Terrace, to be called Adelaide Crescent. 
 
 THE FAIRS 
 
 Take place on Holy Thursday and September the 4th ; 
 and are held in the Cricket-ground, formerly Ireland 
 Gardens, where are spacious lawns, a large swing, and 
 rooms for refreshments. 
 
 BRIGHTON PARK AND GERMAN SPA. 
 
 In the rear of the East part of the town is situated the 
 Park, nearly in a direct line with Rock G dens, and 
 Egremont-place. It was commenced in the year 1824, 
 and is at present complete in every thing, except that 
 which time alone can bring to perfection: — the trees are 
 as yet in their infancy, but still, from their present flourish- 
 ing condition, there is every prospect of their finally 
 arriving at maturity. 
 
 One of the leading features of this projection, is the 
 
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 German Spa Establishment, where chemical imitations of 
 the celebrated mineral waters of Germany are prepared 
 in such perfection, as not to be distinguishable either in 
 taste or effect from the original springs. They present to 
 the invalid the waters of Carlsbad, Ems, Marienbad, Aus- 
 chowitz, Eger, Pyrmont, Spa, Geilnau, Selters, Seids- 
 chutz, Pulina. 
 
 During the summer months the place is much and 
 fashionably frequented by those anxious to derive benefit 
 from the waters. There also are archery walks. Two 
 villas have been erected in the Park, which, with 
 elegance of design, combine all the advantages of rural 
 situation. 
 
 The whole is now surrounded by a wall of moderate 
 height, round which a road has been formed. The en- 
 trances are opposite Egremont Place and Park Street, 
 both of which open into Edward Street. 
 
 The prices of subscription to the German Spa, are 
 1/. Is. weekly. 
 
 THE CHALYBEATE. 
 
 Notice was first drawn to this spring, from the circum- 
 stance of its depositing an ochrous sediment in a natural 
 reservoir, into which it flowed. Dr. Russel was one of the 
 first who turned their attention to it; and, upon analyzing 
 it, he found it to possess a valuable medicinal property, 
 and accordingly enclosed the reservoir. 
 
 A commodious and elegant building, comprising a 
 p-eading-room and other conveniences, has been recently 
 erected, together with a pretty rustic cottage, It is in a 
 
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24 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 most retired and picturesque place, and is nearly sur- 
 rounded with trees, which cause it to be much frequented 
 in summer, as well for the beauty of its situation, as f^ 
 the purpose of drinking the water. 
 
 The following analysis is extracted from a treatise by 
 Dr. Marcet, which is full of very interesting information 
 concerning the qualities of the spring: he finds 16 ounces 
 of the water to contain, — 
 
 Muriate of Soda 3.0 
 
 Muriate of Magnesia 0.75 
 
 Sulphate of Lime 4.0 
 
 Oxide of Iron . 1.4 
 
 Silica 0.14 
 
 Solid contents 9.29 
 
 Cubic inches of Carbonic Acid Gas in 
 
 100 cubic inches of water ........ 9.29 
 
 Temperature — Cold. 
 
 WICK HOUSE 
 
 Is near the Chalybeate, and is the residence of the Rev, 
 Dr. Everard who, in conjunction with the Rev. Mr. 
 Wagner, Vicar of Brighton, has the issuing of tickets of 
 admission to the Royal Chapel. 
 
 THE TEMPLE 
 
 Is situated between Wick House and the Church Hill. 
 It was formerly the residence of T. R. Kemp, Esq. M. p. 
 but is now a school, conducted by the Rev. Mr. FennelL, 
 
 BAZAARS. 
 
 The principal one is on the Grand 1 arade, and T 
 
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THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 26 
 
 formerly a picture gallery. The others are on the old 
 Steyne, lately Lucombe's library; and the Albion Bazaar, 
 errand Junction Parade. 
 
 I THE THEATRE 
 
 s situated in the New Road, and under the present 
 manager, Mr. Vining, has undergone a complete renova- 
 tion, being decorated in a very chaste and elegant style, 
 ind warmed with air stoves. It is allowed to be the 
 rettiest Theatre out of London, and very commodious, 
 fue performances commence at seven o'clock, — Boxes 
 bur shillings, Pit two shillings, Gallery one shilling: half- 
 rice, nine o'clock, — Boxes two shillings, Pit one shilling 
 nd sixpence, Gallery sixpence. 
 
 MESSRS. WRIGHT AND SON'S 
 ROYAL NEWBURGH ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 
 
 CANNON PLACE, 
 
 resent a new and verv striking feature in the town 
 f Brighton. The want of an elegant and commodious 
 aloon for public and private balls, concerts, &c. has long 
 >een a diseratum, and the spirited undertaking of the 
 >roprietors of these rooms will, it is much to be hoped, 
 neet with its justly deserved reward and support. The 
 rooms may be viewed (gratis) by application to either of 
 Messrs. Wright and Son's establishments, where every 
 acillty for the Visitor is afforded in a kind and attentive 
 Uanner. 
 
 The grand room has a peculiar advantage for the effect 
 L music, from its extraordinary height and general pro- 
 ortions. The first concert patronized by the Royal 
 
 amily, was given by Mr. Wright, senior, (an old esta- 
 jlished professor of music,) in February, 1833, when the 
 
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 room displayed an assemblage of nearly 600 of the nobility 
 and gentry. The concert afforded was of the first order, J 
 and added considerably to the reputation of the proprietors 
 as musical professors. The property has a frontage North 
 of 124 feet, and the architecture is a fanciful Corinthian. 
 The Room itself is 65 feet by 34 J, and 35 feet high, ter- 
 minating by a coved ceiling. The lighting of the room is 
 effected by two of the most costly chandeliers we havej 
 ever beheld, consisting of 45 lights which are intended for 
 gas, but may be used with wax lights. 
 
 In addition to balls, concerts, lectures, &c. it is the 
 intention of the proprietors to let the room by the night to 
 those noblemen and families who may be desirous of giving 
 soirees (either) de danseor musicale, and who have not con- 
 venience in their own residences, or are desirous of avoiding 
 the trouble and disarrangements which occur on sucl 
 occasions. The architect was Mr, H. Wilds. 
 
 In conclusion, the female part of distinguished visitor 
 to this fashionable watering place, will not be slightly 
 gratified by gaining Messrs. Wright's permission to visit 
 this elegant Saloon on Tuesday and Friday mornings, the 
 room being on those days occupied by Mr. Charles Wright 
 (a justly appreciated professor of dancing,) as an academj 
 for the junior branches of noblemen and gentlemen's fami- 
 lies, residents and visitors of Brighton. 
 
 OLD SHIP, BALL AND CONCERT ROOMS. 
 
 The room is ninety feet in length, and decorated in amoj 
 elegant manner. It is lighted with handsome chandelier 
 and the large plate-glass facing the entrance reflects tl 
 gay scene, and gives the whole a splendid and beautifj 
 effect. 
 
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 THE ANTHEUM, OR ORIENTAL GARDEN. 
 
 This spirited undertaking was erected at the expense, and 
 under the sole management of Mr. Phillips, the botanist. 
 It was situated behind Adelaide Terrace. Its vast dome of 
 iron, representing the inverted calyx of an expanded 
 flower, was the largest in the world, being 492 feet in 
 circumference ; and thus exceeding that of St. Paul's 
 cathedral by 168 feet, and that of St. Peter's, at Rome, by 
 102 feet. It rested on iron supporters, which passed through 
 the centre of brick piers; and was covered with glass, 
 imparting warmth and shelter to an immense assemblage of 
 the most rare and splendid specimens of tropical vegetation. 
 The interior, laid out in gravelled walks, was diversified by 
 gentle eminences, and contained a basin for aquatic plants. 
 On the 6th of September, 1833, a few days after its com- 
 pletion, this stupendous specimen of human art fell with a 
 tremendous crash, resembling the sound of cannon; and the 
 million of sparks, emitted from the falling iron, appeared 
 like a flame of fire. Happily no lives were lost, and we hope 
 the grand pile may again arise triumphantly from its ruins. 
 
 THE POOR HOUSE. 
 
 The old poor-house was situated on the spot where the 
 newly-erected market now stands : it had been built in 
 1733 upon the site of a chapel formerly belonging to a 
 convent of mendicant friars, dedicated to St. Bartholomew, 
 erected by the Prior of St. Pancras, Lewes, who obtained 
 a grant of the ground from the lord of the manor. The 
 chapel, it is supposed, was destroyed by fire when the 
 French pillaged the town in 1513. 
 
 But as the population increased, the old building was 
 found insufficient to answer the purposes for which it was 
 intended, and accordingly, in 1821, the present work-house 
 
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28 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 was commenced: it stands on Church-hill, near the parish 
 church of St. Nicholas, on a spot particularly adapted for 
 such an establishment from the airiness of its situation. The 
 house is 19 L feet in length, and is divided into four distinct 
 parts,in order to class its inmates in the most regular manner. 
 
 The central division consists of an entrance -hall, working 
 room, and committee-room for the examination of appli- 
 cants, the overseers and clerk's office, and the governor's 
 room, and also proper sleeping apartments. Adjoining to 
 these rooms to the North, are apartments for females, includ- 
 ing sick persons, lying-in women, children in the nursery, 
 and all females not capable of executing laborious work. 
 
 In the next division of the house, which forms the North 
 wing, are wards for males not capable of doing hard work. 
 These wards are fifty feet in length and twenty-five in 
 depth, and consist of sleeping-rooms, eating-rooms, proper 
 places for the sick, and a school for boys. 
 
 The Southern division of the house, adjoining the 
 centre, comprises apartments for males who are able to 
 work ; the upper story of which is divided into sleeping- 
 rooms, and the lower stories consist of work- rooms, a 
 school-room, and an eating-room. 
 
 Each of these divisions opens into a separate yard. 
 That belonging to the South wing contains in it a mill for 
 grinding corn, a manufactory of very excellent whiting, 
 and workshops for dressing flax, carding wool, &c. The 
 flour consumed in the house is ground by the paupers, who 
 also manufacture and make up their own clothing ; and 
 prepare for sale, whiting, ropes, cords, door-mats, rugs, 
 sacking of every description, and other articles. 
 
 The South wing, which forms the next division, is of 
 the same dimensions as that on the North, and is separated 
 into sleeping-rooms, an eating-room, and a work-room. 
 
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 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 29 
 
 Behind the central division, already mentioned, is a 
 fty kitchen, a wash-house, brew-house, bake-house, and 
 i very spacious laundry, in the fitting up and furnishing 
 ■ which every regard has been paid to the cleanliness, 
 convenience, and comfort of the inmates. There is a 
 pxden of about nine acres attached to the Workhouse. 
 
 At a short distance from the house an Infirmary has 
 (♦een erected for the reception of the sick paupers. 
 
 l! FISHERY. 
 
 As has been before stated, the greater part of the 
 inhabitants of Brighton formerly depended for subsistence 
 »n the success of the fisheries, but as the town increased 
 n size and importance, these fisheries gradually decreased; 
 ind now, though the number of boats has diminished 
 rom eighty to fourteen, besides trawl boats, a large 
 uantity of fish is sent, immediately on landing, to London. 
 
 The chain of nets used for taking mackerel is almost 
 >f an incredible length, both as to extent and depth, and 
 housands of fishes are sometimes captured at a single 
 draught. The portion which is not sent to London is 
 etailed at the fish-market held on the beach, to the South 
 >f the Grand Junction Parade, at a price regulated by the 
 uccess of the voyage. The herring season commences in 
 he middle of October, and the fish may be purchased in 
 he town and neighbourhood at the low rate of sixpence 
 >er dozen. Soles and whitings are occasionally cheap in 
 proportion. It is not uncommon for the fishermen to find 
 n their nets pilchards, skates, whitings, and occasionally 
 millets, turbots, and various other kinds of fiat fish. The 
 »rawns, shrimps, and escalops caught here are of a superior 
 lavour, and particularly the latter, which are in season 
 arly in the spring, and though but little known in the 
 
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30 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 metropolis, are really of a most delicate and nutritious 
 quality. 
 
 VICARAGE. 
 
 The Vicarage-house is built on the site of the Prior's 
 lodge, which formed one of the appurtenances of the 
 convent of St. Bartholomew. The old building was used 
 as the vicarage until the year 1790, when the whole was 
 pulled down and the present one erected. 
 
 In digging the foundation many skeletons and bones 
 were discovered, as was the case with the old poor-house, 
 which gives rise to the supposition that the principal 
 burial-ground of the place had been where the two build- 
 ings were situated. The present vicarage is a neat house 
 in the vicinity of the market. 
 
 MARKET. 
 
 The old Market-place and Town-hall were, in 1828, 
 pulled down as inconvenient, and a new market was 
 immediately erected and opened in the year 1830. It is 
 erected on the site of the old town-hall. The building is 
 both lofty and spacious, and is in the shape of the letter T. 
 The principal entrances are in East-street, Black-lion- 
 street, and Market-street, near the cliff; but farther 
 improvements are contemplated in the approach on the 
 side from the sea. Its situation in the centre of the town, and 
 the unconfined atmosphere of the place, as well as the price 
 of provisions there disposed of, render it a constant place of 
 resort to those who superintend the business of house-keeping. 
 
 The market is well supplied with every species of poul- 
 try, meat, fish, and vegetables which the season affords. 
 
 It is open every day in the week till six o'clock in the 
 evening, and two hours later on Saturday. 
 
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 | THE TOWN HALL, 
 
 (Erected at an expense of £30,000, is an immense pile of 
 ibuilding, with three double porticoes. Its dimensions are 
 144 feet by 113. It contains in the basement story, rooms 
 for confinement, and above these, offices for the magis- 
 trates, &c. with a large room used as a market. Ascending 
 'the stair case, we come to a spacious apartment for the 
 [petty sessions, with others for private business, and a room 
 for the commissioners of the town. The upper story con- 
 tains a handsome assembly room. 
 
 Great improvements have been effected in order to 
 improve the access : many small houses are removed and 
 obstructions taken away, so that the building has now an 
 open and unconfined situation. 
 
 THE CATTLE MARKET 
 
 'Is held on the Church Hill, adjoining the Work-house 
 i garden : it was opened on Thursday, January 5th, 1832, 
 and is held every Thursday. 
 
 THE CORN MARKET 
 
 , Is held at the King and Queen Inn, Marlborough-place, 
 ! every Thursday, where the several species of grain are 
 
 disposed of by sample, according to the custom of the 
 
 place. 
 
 THE FISH MiRKET 
 
 Is held on the Beach, South of the Grand Junction 
 Parade, and is supplied from the boats immediately on 
 their landing. Those fishes which are most abundant 
 have been before mentioned, and they are sold either 
 wholesale or retail at moderate prices 
 
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 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 THE BEACH. 
 Although from the looseness of the shingle or dampness 
 of the sands, the beach is but little frequented now that 
 the Esplanades have been formed, it nevertheless affords 
 many pleasant strolls. The shells which may be found 
 here are neither numerous nor of uncommon kinds, and 
 many so minute as hardly to be distinguished from the 
 stones they are intermingled with. They consist princi- 
 pally of the following :— 
 
 1. Ostrea, oyster. 
 
 2. Mytilus, muscle. 
 
 3. Solen, razor sheath. 
 
 4. Turbo, perriwinkle. 
 
 5. Buccinum, whelk. 
 
 6. Helix, sea snail. 
 
 7. Trocus, cone. 
 
 8. Cardium, cockle. 
 
 9. Patella, limpet. 
 
 10. Serpuia, pipe shell. 
 
 11. Pecten, scollop. 
 
 12. Lepas Verruca, wart- 
 
 formed barnacle. 
 
 13. Mya Arenaria, sand- 
 
 gaper. 
 
 14. Tellina, tellen. 
 
 15. Donax, wedge shell. 
 
 16. Cypraea Europea, Eu- 
 
 ropean cowry. 
 
 17. Trochus, top shell. 
 
 18. Dentalis, tooth shell, or 
 
 windpipe. 
 
 19. Teredo, ship worm, 
 
 and 
 
 20. Echinus, or sea egg. 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 33 
 
 The marine productions usually met with are various, 
 and worthy of minute examination, though not different 
 from those which are common on the southern coast. 
 Among the algoe, or sea-weed, are — 
 
 1. Fucus Vesiculosus, or bladder fuciis, of an olive 
 colour, and useful for many important purposes. The 
 bladders are filled with a mucus highly beneficial when 
 applied to a medicinal use. The whole plant makes an 
 excellent manure ; and in the islands of Skye and Jura 
 serves for a winter fodder for cattle. In the Western 
 Islands it is also burned into kelp, or potash, with which 
 glass and porcelain are made. 
 
 2. Fucus Serratas, or sea ivrack, which produces its 
 seeds in July and August. It consists of a flat, radical 
 dichotomous leaf, about two feet long, having a flat stalk 
 or rib divided like the leaf, and running in the middle of 
 it, through all its various ramifications. It is not applied 
 to any other purpose than covering fish over, in order to 
 keep them alive and moist. 
 
 3. Fucus Plicatus, or matted fucus, resembling what 
 anglers call Indian grass in colour and substance, and 
 generally from three to six inches long. 
 
 4. Fucus Saccharin us, or sea belt. The substance of 
 this is cartilaginous and leathern, and the leaf quite ribless. 
 It is single, simple, linear, and elliptic, fringed or puck- 
 ered at the edge, and from two to ten feet in length. The 
 root is attached to the stones like claws. The inhabitants 
 of Iceland make a kind of pottage of this fucus, boiling 
 it in milk, and eating it with a spoon. They also soak it 
 in fresh water, dry it in the sun, and then lay it up in 
 wooden vessels, where, in a short time, it is covered with 
 a white efflorescence of a sweetish taste, whence its name 
 is derived. This they eat with butter : their cattle also 
 
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34 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 get fat upon this plant. It is sometimes eaten by the poor 
 on the coasts of England, being boiled as a pot herb, and 
 is frequently hung up as an hygrometer to denote the hu- 
 midity of the atmosphere. In dry weather it is harsh and 
 stiff, but previous to rain will be found soft, flexible and 
 damp. 
 
 5. The next species is the Fucus Plocamium, or pec- 
 tinated fucus ; of a beautiful bright red or purple colour, 
 except when dry and bleached, when it is white, yellow, 
 or variegated. The fructifications are minute, spherical, 
 capsules, or smooth dark red globules on the sides of the 
 branches, some few of them supported on short foot 
 stalks : this is the sort most admired by ladies who are 
 fond of pictures composed of marine vegetables. 
 
 6. Fucus Filum, or thread fucus, found on the sea 
 rocks, and waving under the water like long strings. It 
 consists only of a simple unbranched naked cylindrical 
 stalk three or four yards long, from the size of a large 
 fiddle string to that of a thick packing cord : when recent 
 it is nearly black; but when dried, yellow or white, smooth 
 on the outside, full of mucus within, and intercepted by 
 transverse cells visible only when the plant is held between 
 the eye and the light ; the stalks skinned and twisted when 
 half dry, may be made into a tough species of cord. 
 
 To these may be added the corallines, a numerous fa- 
 mily, which, though commonly supposed to be vegetables, 
 are really animal productions, each branch being in fact 
 an insect town. They are of various colours, as white, 
 purple, olive-green, &c. : some, as the articulated, of a 
 stony consistence, and others, as the vesiculated and col- 
 liferoas, of a tough horny substance. All of them form 
 beautiful and interesting objects for the microscope; and 
 whatever their colours when fresh, bleach and become 
 white by long exposure to the sun and air. 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 35 
 
 Among the objects of curiosity occasionally met with, 
 are the asterias or star fish, of various sizes, with five arms 
 furnished with tentacular and having its mouth in the 
 centre; thousands of sand hoppers, like small shrimps; 
 sea anemones or animal flowers, with their beautifully 
 tinted arms like leaves of various dyes ; the sea mouse, 
 (nereis gigantea,) a most singular animal with tufts of 
 hair on the sides, of a green colour, brilliant as the feather 
 of the peacock; the sea nettle, resembling a lump of jelly, 
 and about the size of a common tea saucer ; that gigantic 
 polypus, the sepia or cuttle fish ; the spawn of the whelk 
 enclosed in numerous white semi-transparent vesicles, and 
 congregated into clusters, resembling the fading blossoms 
 of the guelder rose ; the spawn of the cat fish, of an oblong 
 shape, as if enclosed in a brown leathern case. 
 
 Another common, but very curious marine animal, is 
 the hermit-crab, which, in shape, resembles a lobster, but 
 has only its head and claws covered with a shell, the 
 body being soft, and entirely unprotected. To remedy 
 this inconvenience, the hermit crab seizes upon the un- 
 occupied shell of some whelk, or other univalve, and 
 projecting its eyes and armed forceps from the mouth, 
 seizes upon its tiny prey without being itself exposed to a 
 retaliatory attack. As it increases in size it changes its 
 habitation for a larger. There is yet another animal, 
 which, though so minute in size, as to be invisible to the 
 naked eye, from its immense numbers, and brilliant ap- 
 pearance, produces an effect which cannot fail to strike 
 the beholder with wonder, and not unfrequently, with 
 alarm. This is a small phosphoric insect, (nereis phos- 
 phorans,) which at certain seasons, and on dark nights, is 
 seen in such amazing quantities, that every wave which 
 breaks has the appearance of liquid fire, while every pool 
 
36 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 and puddle on being stirred with a stick, or with the foot 
 of the passenger, flashes with the blaze of a million gems. 
 
 Many of the vessels which supply the town with coal 
 discharge their cargoes upon the beach, and it affords a 
 busy scene when the traders' carts struggle to and fro 
 over the loose stones, and are ranged under the sides of 
 the vessels to receive their loads. The shore, however, 
 is dangerous, and wrecks are by no means unfrequent : 
 and when the south-west winds blow hard, although the 
 beach is sufficiently steep to allow a vessel at low water 
 to float with the high tide, yet is it unable to get out to 
 sea, and is often dashed to pieces by the waves. 
 
 Smuggling was formerly carried on to a great extent 
 on this part of the coast, but now, owing to the vigilance 
 of the Preventive Service men, is considerably diminished. 
 
 THE RACE COURSE 
 
 Is on the summit of the Downs, to the North and North- 
 East of Brighton, on one of the loftiest eminences in the 
 vicinity of the place. It commands an extensive view of 
 the ocean, the town, and the adjacent country : the fine 
 air coming fresh from the sea is of uncommon purity and 
 salubrity. 
 
 The course extends over part of the hill called White- 
 hawk Hill, where are the remains of an ancient triple 
 intrenchment, which is by some supposed to be a Roman, 
 and by others a Celtic fortification, though it is probable 
 that it was the resort of the distressed Britons in the 
 times of danger and trouble. Trom the summit of the 
 hill there is an extensive view of the bay, and in clear 
 weather the eye can catch the Isle of Wight to the West, 
 just skirting the horizon, while Beachy Head is distin- 
 guishable towards the East. 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 37 
 
 The race-stand commands a full view of the whole 
 course, and at the time of the races, (generally the three 
 last days of July,) is filled with a brilliant assemblage of 
 beauty and fashion, and the whole place is gaily crowded 
 with the inhabitants and visitors of the town. 
 
 To the botanist, the Downs will afford a never-failing 
 field of enquiry. Many rare and peculiar productions of 
 vegetable nature being here indigenous. As specimens 
 the following may be selected : — 
 
 Anchusa sempervirens, evergreen alkanet, on sun:.\ 
 banks.) 
 
 Bupleurum rotondifoliam, thorowax, (on rocks.) 
 Bupleunim tenuissimum, slender thoroitax, | hy 
 
 shore, ) 
 
 Campanula hederac-a, ivy-leaved campanula, 'sides oi 
 Downs.) 
 
 Centaurea solsticialis, St. Barnahy's star thistle. 
 Chencpodium olidium, stinking orach, (various.) 
 Chironia pulchella, dwarf centaury, (on Downs.) 
 Crambe maritima, sea kale, (chalk cliffs.) 
 Cynosurus echinatus, rough dog's-tail grass. 
 Erodium moschatum, musky stores-bill, (various.) 
 Iris feetidissima, stinking iris, (various,) 
 Mentha rotnndifolia, round-leaved mint, (various.) 
 Menyanthes nymj loides, fringed buck-bean, (in 
 
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 Ophrys n -is, musk cphrys, (hill sides.) 
 
 Orchis ustulata, dwarf orchis, (on Downs.) 
 Phytennaa orbiculare, round-headed tampion, vari- 
 ous.) 
 
 Kuppia maritima, sea ruppia, (beach.; 
 
 Salicornia, samphire, (cliffs.) 
 
 Thesium linophyllum, bastard toad-flax, (on hills.) 
 
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 Turrius hirsuta, hairy tower mustard, (on Downs.) 
 Vycia Bythinica, rough podded vetch, (on cliffs.) 
 Nor is it the botanist alone to whom the Downs present 
 a never-failing field of enquiry. Upon their summits the 
 antiquarian may roam among the verdant relics of past 
 generations, and indulge in all the conjectures and recol- 
 lections, which the surviving labours of a departed age 
 are calculated to inspire. Here, where once resounded 
 the busy hum of labouring thousands, employed in raising 
 the mounds and intrenchments which war, "horrid war" 
 demanded, — is now to be heard nothing but the song of 
 the soaring lark, as she trills her joyful lay of gratitude 
 and praise. Here, where once roamed the fierce uncon- 
 quered Celt, amid the clash of steel, and the neighing of 
 the steed which, harnessed to the scvthe-armed chariot, 
 waited in savage suspense the shock of war, — is now only 
 to be seen the peaceful shepherd watching his fleecy charge, 
 or idly gazing at the shadows of the passing clouds: 
 while that great deep beneath, whose bosom was once torn 
 by the dark prows of the hostile and invading fleets, now 
 bears only on its placid waves the fruits of industry, the 
 blessings of commerce, or the proud bulwarks of our 
 favored land. 
 
 On the summit of the race hill was formerly a signal 
 tower, erected during the late war, but it has since been 
 destroyed. Hollingbury Hill, which is situated to the 
 North of the town, may here be noticed as containing far- 
 ther remains of an ancient entrenchment. It is here that 
 three tumili have been discovered, as well as Roman 
 coins from Antoninus Pius to Philip, "during which tract 
 of time Britain was probably a Roman province/' says 
 Dr. Rhellan, who studies to prove that the fortifications 
 were constructed upon Roman principles. 
 
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 KEMP TOWN 
 
 5 situated to the Eastward of Brighton, at a place called 
 
 »lack Rock. The whole has a Southern aspect, and 
 
 icludes a square larger than Grosvenor-square, London, 
 
 pening from the centre of a crescent, whose span (eight 
 
 lundred feet) is at least two hundred feet greater than the 
 
 siebrated Royal Crescent at Rath, and terminated at both 
 
 fremiti es by a wing of three hundred and fifty feet. The 
 
 onts of the houses are adorned with columns, pilasters, 
 
 id entablatures of the Corinthian order, surmounted by 
 
 Drresponding balustrades ; and the crescent and square are 
 
 dled-in with cast iron of a new and elegant design. There 
 
 a fine Esplanade in front, with a tunnel from the lawn. 
 
 he whole extent of the building facade exceeds three 
 
 lousand feet. The duke of Devonshire, the earl of 
 
 Iristol, and others of the nobility, have splendid man- 
 
 ons here. 
 
 DISTRICT OF BRUNSWICK TERRACE & SQUARE. 
 
 At the Western extremity of Brighton, in the adjoining 
 parish of Hove, a magnificent building arrangement has 
 been laid out, and is rapidly advancing towards completion, 
 under the superintendence of Mr. Busby, the Architect. 
 The site of this grand continuation of the town, which 
 ranks among the most favoured building speculations in 
 Great Britain, occupies an area of thirty-five acres, 
 extending one thousand six hundred and fifty feet from 
 East to West, and thirteen hundred feet from North to 
 
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 ■'. 
 
 
 South; abutting on the East on the Western boundary of 
 Brighton parish ; on the South, on the sea ; on the West 
 and North, on the estate of T. S. N. Goldsmid, Esq. The 
 plan comprises Brunswick Terrace, Brunswick Square, 
 Brunswick Place, Waterloo Street, Market Street, Bruns- 
 wick Market, the Wick Road, and the New Western 
 Road. 
 
 Brunswick Terrace consists of forty-two splendid houses, 
 in four divisions, all fronting the sea ; the first containing 
 six houses, the two next each thirteen, and the fourth 
 division ten. These houses have generally twenty-five 
 feet frontage, from forty to forty- five feet of depth, 
 exclusive of external domestic offices, with stabling and 
 coach-houses erected in the rear. Brunswick Square lies 
 between the two greatest divisions of the Terrace : it l 
 extends about seven hundred feet from North to South, 
 and about three hunched from East to West, being open 
 to the sea on the South side, but enclosed on the three 
 remaining sides by fifty-four houses of the same general 
 class as those on the Terrace, excepting an opening of 
 ninety-eight feet in the centre of the northern side from 
 whence a spacious road is carried in a direct line to Wick 
 House. The foot pavement in the square is twelve 
 feet wide. 
 
 An act of Parliament has lately been passed, appointing 
 twenty-one Commissioners to regulate the local affairs of 
 the district. 
 
 ADELAIDE CRESCENT 
 Is named after our benevolent Queen, and, with its Ter- 
 
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THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 41 
 
 race, proves one of the handsomest ornaments to this 
 imposing part of the town. 
 
 II PUBLIC LIBRARIES, BOOKSELLERS, AND 
 | STATIONERS. 
 
 Desirous of avoiding undue preference where all are 
 excellent, although differing in their attractions according 
 to their local situations, and the varied inclinations of 
 their frequenters, these establishments are here arranged 
 in alphabetical order. It may, however, be pre- 
 mised, that their proprietors are all Booksellers as well as 
 Stationers, and that at any of them every newly published 
 work may be obtained on the same terms as in London. 
 
 LODER'S LIBRARY, 
 
 N°. 154, North-street, is an old and very capital concern, 
 embracing above twenty thousand volumes in every branch 
 of science. Hither may the student resort, secure from 
 the interruptions of the giddy and the gay, to pursue with 
 new ardour his favorite and soul-elevating pursuit ; while 
 the mere idler may gratify himself by an occasional peep 
 at the newspapers and magazines, of which a general 
 assortment will be found in the adjoining reading-room, 
 where charts and plans are provided for the convenience 
 of reference. 
 Subscriptions, 11. 6s. per Annum, and Is. per Month ; or 2$. 6d. per week. 
 
 FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION'S. 
 
 Annual £2 10 Two Months. . £0 
 
 Six Months... 1 10 One Month... 
 Three Months. 10 Fortnight 
 
 THE ROYAL MARINE LIBRARY, 
 On the Marine Parade, is well supplied with every popu- 
 
 15 
 
 
 
 10 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 
 
42 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 lar work, especially such as are calculated for the fair 
 sex ; and the tables (which are placed in the bow windows, 
 and command delightful views of the ocean and Chain 
 Pier) are supplied with all the best newspapers and 
 periodical works, as well as with several capital telescopes. 
 
 MESSRS. WRIGHT & SON'S ROYAL COLONADE 
 LIBRARY, MUSIC SALOON, & READING ROOMS. 
 
 This establishment is situated in North-street, at the 
 corner of the New Road, and contains between seven and 
 eight thousand volumes of History, Biography, Novels, 
 French and Italian, and all the best Modern Publications. 
 The Reading Room is frequented both by Ladies and 
 Gentlemen, and is daily supplied with a profusion of 
 London morning and evening papers, besides the French 
 and weekly English journals, magazines, reviews, and 
 general popular periodicals. The terms of subscription 
 are — 
 
 ONE PERSON. 
 
 Annual £\ 6 Two Months . . £0 11 
 
 Half-yearly . . 18 One Month ... 7 
 Quarterly 14 Fortnight 4 
 
 TWO PERSONS. 
 
 Annual £2 2 Two Months . . £0 16 
 
 Half-yearly.. 1 10 One Month... 11 
 
 Quarterly 1 1 Fortnight 7 
 
 FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION. 
 
 Annual £3 3 Two Months. .110 
 
 Half-yearly... 2 2 One Month . . 16 
 
 Quarterly 1 10 Fortnight 11 
 
 The above Terms include the advantages of the Library and 
 Reading-room ; — the latter scale allowing an unlimited number of 
 books from the catalogue, and the first reading of all new works. 
 
 At Messrs. Wright and Son's establishment will also 
 
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THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 43 
 
 be found a superior selection of harps, piano-fortes, and 
 every other musical instrument, for hire by the year, 
 month, or week, on reasonable terms. Messrs. Wright 
 and Son have lately received an express command from 
 Their Majesties, to hold the appointment of booksellers 
 and stationers to the household at Brighton. 
 
 This establishment is particularly patronized and fre- 
 quented by the army, navy, and clergy. 
 
 MESSRS. WRIGHT & SON'S ROYAL ESPLANADE 
 
 CIRCULATING LIBRARY, READING ROOM, 
 
 AND MUSIC SALOON, 
 
 (Corner of Cannon-place,) 62, King's Road, is an 
 establishment well worthy the distinguished patronage it 
 receives from all the Nobility and Gentry, residents and 
 visitors of the Western part of Brighton. The library 
 is fitted up in a pleasing and attractive style, and the 
 situation is one of the most delightful in the town, being 
 directly facing the new and attractive Esplanade, and 
 commanding one of the finest sea views. A very superior 
 Reading Room is attached, and is fitted up in a com- 
 modious and elegant style. All the London - papers, 
 together with the weekly and provincial, and the French 
 Journals, are also taken in here for the accommodation of 
 subscribers, and the Hampshire Telegraph for the use of 
 Navy officers. No difficulty will be found in obtaining 
 all the newest works, which (as at the Colonade Library) 
 are supplied in large quantities, immediately on publica- 
 tion. The terms are — 
 
 Annual £l 6 Two Months . . £0 11 
 
 Half-yearly.. 18 One Month .. . 7 
 Quarterly .... 14 Fortnight 4 
 

 44 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 Terms for combining the above establishment and 
 Messrs. Wright and Son's Royal Colonade Reading 
 Rooms — 
 
 Annual £2 2 Two Months. .£0 16 
 
 Half-yearly.. 1 10 One Month .. . 11 
 
 Quarterly 1 1 Fortnight 7 
 
 And a proportionate scale for Family or Season Subscriptions. 
 
 Musical Instruments of every description on hire. 
 Booksellers , Stationers, and Music Sellers. 
 
 ST. JAMES'S LIBRARY, 
 
 Established in 1827, and conducted by Mr. Brewer, is 
 liberally supplied with English and Foreign Literature. 
 The terms of subscription are — 
 
 FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION. 
 
 One Year .... £5 5 Two Months. . £l U 
 
 Half a Year ..33 One Month . , 1 
 
 One Quarter.. 2 Fortnight 12 
 
 INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTION. 
 
 One Year . . . . £3 3 Six Weeks ... ^0 15 
 
 Half a Year ..220 One Month ..012 
 
 Quarter 1 5 Fortnight 8 
 
 Two Months.. 10 Week 5 
 
 FOR PERUSAL BY THE VOLUME. 
 
 OLD. MODERN NEW. 
 
 Duodecimo et infra. .Two Days. . 0s. 3d. 0s. 4d. 0s. 6d. 
 
 Octavo Four Days . 0s. 6d. 0s. 9d. Is. Od. 
 
 Quarto Six Days .. Is. 6d. 2s. Od. 2s. 6d. 
 
 FOR REVIEWS AND MAGAZINES. 
 
 Monthly Two Days 4d. 
 
 Quarterly Three Days 6d. 
 
 SAUNDERS 8f SON'S LIBRARY,ST. JAMES'S STREET. 
 
 This is also a highly respectable establishment, where 
 every attention is paid to the wishes of the subscribers. 
 
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THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 45 
 
 Besides these are Nash's Library, King's Road ; 
 Burn's Library, 23, North-street, where Books are 
 lent to read by the volume ; Taylor's, North-street ; and 
 Sawyer's, Middle-street. 
 
 OTHER BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS 
 
 Baldey, St. James's-street: Leppard, East-street; Paine, 
 North-street; Paine, St. James's-street ; Burge, West 
 Cliff; and Mugridge, Western-road. 
 
 THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS 
 
 Are situated in Church-street, containing spacious apart- 
 ments, each 75 feet long and 35 wide, for the instruction 
 of girls and boys ; and beneath them is the Book Deposi- 
 tory of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. 
 
46 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG LADIES & GENTLEMEN. 
 
 These Schools embrace every branch of polite and use- 
 ful education, and every attention is paid to the comfort 
 and improvement of the pupils. 
 
 Miss Chandler, 16, Marine-sq. Mrs. Percy, Cavendish-place 
 
 Miss Ravenscroft, 1, Ditto Mrs. Fuller, Ship-street 
 
 Miss Morrison, 1, Burlington-st. Rev. Doctor Everard, Wick-house 
 
 Miss Swinlay, 89, Marine-parade Rev. Mr. Fennell, Temple 
 
 Miss Poggi, Brunswick-terrace Mr. Schofield, 21, Cannon-place 
 
 Miss Bourne, Oriental-place Mr. Allfree, Glos'ter-place 
 
 Miss Wardell, Regency-square Mr. Dempster, Marlbro'-place 
 
 Miss Boutein, New Steyne Mr. Cooke, Devonshire-place 
 
 Misses Miller, Oriental-place Rev. J. J. F. File wood, Belle- vue- 
 
 Mrs. Annan, Cannon-place hall 
 
 Miss Mitchell, 9, Dorset-gardens Mr. M'Swinie, Kemp- town 
 
 Miss Hanley Brunswick-square Rev. Doctor Proctor, Chichester- 
 
 Miss Green, Ditto house, Kemp-town 
 
 Madame Lofandeux, Wick-road Rev- Mr. Edmond, Russel-square 
 
 Misses Phipps, 3, Stanhope-place Mr. Grix, Marlbro'-place 
 
 THE NEW POLICE 
 
 Are here established, according to Mr. Peel's act, under 
 the same regulations as in London. 
 
 STEAM PACKETS. 
 
 Steam Packets start from the Chain Pier to Dieppe 
 twice a week during April, May, August, and September; 
 and three times a week during June and July ; but they 
 seldom ply in winter. The office is N°. 62, Ship-street, 
 where places may be insured and passports obtained from 
 the Agent, Mr. Black. The distance is twenty-seven 
 leagues : it is generally performed in ten hours, and 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 47 
 
 even under the most unfavorable circumstances rarely 
 exceeds twelve. The packets themsalves present every 
 accommodation to render the few hours of transit as con- 
 venient and agreeable as possible. When the wind is 
 not favorable for the vessel to be moored alongside the 
 Pier Head, it receives or lands its passengers at the 
 North branch of Shoreham harbour, about three miles 
 from the town. The following summary account of 
 Dieppe may not be uninteresting to the reader, particu- 
 larly as the general manners and customs of the place 
 present a striking contrast to those of their English neigh- 
 bours. 
 
 The appearance of Dieppe from the sea is very striking, 
 not so much from the size of the place as from the contrast 
 of the surrounding scenery. The cliffs on either side of 
 the town, though not high, are steep and rugged, and the 
 ancient chateau, which is built on an acclivity East of the 
 town, adds to the wildness of the appearance. 
 
 Immediately facing the shore is an elegant building 
 called the Caroline Baths, which was finished in the be- 
 ginning of the year 1828. The bathing machines, which 
 are not on v/heels, are stationed before the building in two 
 divisions, that on the East being allotted to the ladies, and 
 that on the West to the gentlemen. The former, when 
 attired in their bathing gowns, are carried into the sea 
 by men appointed for that purpose, and generally remain 
 there a considerable time, continually jumping up and 
 sinking down with each wave in the most original manner ! 
 In the evening the gardens belonging to the baths, and the 
 building itself, form the fashionable promenade of the town. 
 
48 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 The Pier is situated West of the town, and at ihe East 
 side of the river. When the packets arrive, this j ; 
 
 generally crowded ; and the costume of the \ 
 inhabitants, with their high conical caps and l 
 coloured garments, present a very striking contrast 
 of the English peasantry. ^ 
 
 No sooner is the vessel moored alongside the qua 
 the Custom-house officers take possession of the gar 
 and scrutinize the passport of every passenger p 
 to landing : the ordeal is very moderate as reg£ 
 gentlemen, but ladies are examined in an apart!) 
 females appointed by Government, the excess c 
 tyranny is only to be equalled by its occasionally ln& 
 results. 
 
 The Hotels are capacious and neat, and 
 mostly conducted on rather different principles^ 
 English, are still very comfortable. The bed- is are 
 large, but without carpets, and paved with red t. Yich 
 
 are kept in a high state of polish. The beds ar& 
 filled with wool instead of feathers. , 
 
 The houses (excepting the modern buildings; >■? 
 an unseemly appearance ; many being in a decayt 
 They have very high roofs ; indeed so much so, that 
 contain two or three attic stories, and are finish; in a. 
 careless and rough style. The two churches are vem °ld 
 buildings, and bear on their exterior evident trac 
 popular revolution ; the interior, however, of Ig vh, is 
 simple and bold. The organs are very handsome, and 
 well toned. It would perhaps be useless to go more, into 
 their details: every person who reflects upon religion 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 49 
 
 subject will form his own estimate thereon, and most 
 ly appreciate the peculiarities of their tenets, as 
 s their many ostentatious forms and ceremonies of 
 
 English Protestant Chapel is a plain building, 
 as formerly a concert-room. There is service every 
 y at one p. m. 
 
 Theatre is small, but very elegant; and the Public 
 am, situated near it, is capacious and handsomely 
 
 Jastle is a massive old building with round turrets 
 ^d roofs : admission to it is only to be obtained by 
 uor from one of the corporation of the town. On 
 i are several turf fortifications raised in the time 
 3 war, on which many cannon at present remain, 
 le of Dieppe is inconsiderable, consisting princi- 
 pally ft irnery, laces, and toys. It is, however, famous 
 for Ay carving, which is carried to an exquisite 
 
 -rfection ; large vessels are modelled in a most 
 tif manner, the rigging and sails are made of threads 
 ngs of ivory, and the countenances and attitudes 
 rrious groups of figures are wonderfully expressive, 
 tonsor who engrosses the principal business of the 
 towu . a smart young woman, who takes her customers 
 v ** nose in the most tender and lady -like manner 
 l ble. 
 
 At ieppe is the basin, yet unfinished, destined by 
 Suonaoarte to receive the fleet of gun-boats which was to 
 ail from that port for the invasion of England. Years 
 &ve since elapsed, the mighty scheme is unaccomplished, 
 
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50 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 and over the projector's distant and lonely tomb may be 
 uttered the exclamation of the Prophet : — " Is this the 
 man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake king- 
 doms, that made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed 
 the cities thereof, that opened not the house of his pri- 
 soners? All the kings of the nations lie in glory, every 
 one in his own house; but thou art cast out like an 
 abominable branch, thou shalt not be joined with them in 
 burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land and slain thy 
 people : the seed of evil doers shall never be renowned!" 
 
 Diligences to Rouen start several times daily, but the 
 stranger who desires to visit the metropolis of France, 
 must be provided with a farther passport for this city, 
 otherwise he will not be allowed to proceed. The con- 
 veyances are now much lighter and more convenient than 
 formerly, and perform the distance of about thirty-six 
 miles in five hours. The view of the town from a 
 neighbouring eminence on the road to Rouen is very 
 beautiful, commanding a fine prospect of the adjacent coun- 
 try, as well as of the expanse of ocean skirting the horizon. 
 
 The roads about Dieppe are tolerably good ; they are 
 wide and unpaved, and are in many places bordered 
 by apple-trees, which produce in autumn an immense 
 quantity of fruit, which is manufactured into cider. The 
 chateaux, or villas, are built near the roads, with high 
 old-fashioned roofs, and in many places surrounded with 
 the formal paraphernalia of ancient gardening, although 
 very many are situated in pleasure-grounds laid out in a 
 most tasteful manner, and themselves elegantly decorated. 
 
 The Norman peasantry are usually agreeable in person, 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 51 
 
 short in stature, and generally quick and shrewd. The 
 women dress in a remarkable, though not altogether 
 unbecoming costume, with extravagantly high caps, (like 
 towers of linen) on their heads. But these even the 
 young children have, not even in miniature, the head-dress 
 being often at least half the size of the whole person of 
 the wearer. The men generally use shoes made from 
 solid timber. 
 
 The French vehicles are not among the least curious 
 part of continental peculiarities. The Diligences have 
 been imitated in London bv the Omnibusses, but the 
 former can only be drawn up very steep hills by the ex- 
 ertion of nine horses. The horses are harnessed in a most 
 irregular manner, and the driver is seated on the near 
 wheel horse, and in this manner drives usually from four 
 to seven horses. He places little dependence on his 
 reins, which are made of rope, but encourages his cattle 
 by the most vehement gesticulations. 
 
 The principal hotels are, The Hoyale, Taylors', on the 
 quay ; Petit's, Hotel de Londres, and Delarue's; but for 
 comforts and moderate charges, none are better than 
 Durand's French house, opposite the market-place. 
 
 The coaches leave Dieppe for Paris every morning, at 
 5, 6, and 7 o'clock ; and evening, at 6, and 7 ; inside 23 
 francs; rotonde, 18 francs; outside, 16 francs : they are 
 generally from 16 to 20 hours on the road. Coach offices 
 are at Petit's Hotel, and Delarue's, both on the quay, 
 facing the steam-packets. 
 
 The Custom-house being near the landing-place, pas- 
 sengers are at once conducted there to be examined. 
 
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52 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 The passports are obtained at a small bureau, about 
 three parts of the way up the Grande Rue. An En- 
 glishman of the name of Chapman superintends the 
 clearing of the luggage, for which he expects a trifling 
 gratuity. 
 
 A table d'hote presents to a stranger a novel and 
 interesting scene ; novel, because the ord^r of things seems 
 completely reversed; and interesting, because any thing 
 in the eating or drinking way must prove so to a hungry 
 man. The master and mistress take the two opposite 
 sides of the table, instead of the top and bottom ; this 
 plan affords a facility of communication, which would 
 be impossible from the extreme ends of a long table. 
 The company, generally consisting of all nations, range 
 themselves promiscuously on either side ; although it is 
 considered the privilege of the lady who has made the 
 longest stay in the house to take the top. Amongst 
 Parisians who resort to watering places in France during 
 the summer, many take up their residence at the hotels at 
 so much per diem. They generally retain the same places 
 at the table d'hote during their stay. This will explain 
 to strangers, the cause of so many long-necked bottles 
 ranged along the table, to each of which is affixed a 
 napkin, tied with a peculiar knot; some containing the 
 remains of half-a-pint of vin ordinaire ; others the remains 
 of a bottle of small beer — the stranger must by no means 
 place himself before any of these luxuries. The appear- 
 ance of the guests is also deserving notice. Some are 
 dressed in the most elegant dinner style, others with large 
 bonnets and shawls; while some, from the recent effects 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 53 
 
 of sea sickness, look more dead than alive ; gentlemen in 
 black silk stockings and shoes, some in gaiters, and others 
 in boots, covered with mud or dust; and to finish the 
 picture, in come one or two ofiicers of the garrison, whom 
 a sudden shower has not only well drenched, but delayed 
 till dinner is nearly over, which prevents the possibility 
 of their shifting, should they be in possession of a second 
 wardrobe. 
 
 The dinner is generally protracted to an unusual length, 
 in consequence of the host carving and helping every 
 thing himself. He begins with soup, then bouilli, (meat 
 from which the soup is made) ; then is divided in small 
 portions and handed round, larded veal, or some other 
 made dish; fish follows, then poultry; after which, mut- 
 ton cutlets ; French beans, brocoli, or other vegetables 
 are then served separately ; pastry follows. The table is 
 then cleared, with the exception of the cloth, for the 
 dessert, which generally consists of apples, pears, bis- 
 cuits, &c. with butter and cheese. After which, coffee and 
 liqueur are introduced — but be it understood, this last is 
 an extra charge. It is not the custom among the French 
 to have their knife and fork changed with their plate. 
 
 Those who go to France for the purpose of seeing every 
 thing strange, should invariably take up their abode at a 
 French hotel. 
 
 In rewarding servants, at hotels in France, the best plan 
 when paying your bill, is to add at the bottom, with your 
 pencil, — servants so much, which is to include them all. 
 
 One franc and a half, or two francs from travellers who 
 sleep at the house, is as much as is expected for the waiter, 
 
54 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 chambermaid, and boots. If you are staying any length 
 of time at an hotel, one franc per diem is always expected. 
 
 THE BATTERY. 
 
 The present Battery was formed after the destruction 
 of the one at the end of East-street. It stands to the 
 south of the King's. road, and has lately been altered, in 
 order to widen the road, which formerly was very narrow 
 and inconvenient. There are six guns (28-pounders) con- 
 stantly mounted, and the ammunition is preserved in a 
 building behind Artillery-house. 
 
 CUSTOM-HOUSE. 
 
 Among the many improvements of Brighton may be 
 mentioned the New Custom-house, which was commenced 
 on the demolition of the old one in 1830. The plan is one 
 which is capable of affording every convenience requisite 
 in such a building. It is situated at the south end of 
 West-street. 
 
 The regulations of the revenue are in every respect 
 closely attended to, and the searches, as well personal as 
 of boxes and luggage, are very strict. 
 
 The duty on bound books, one shilling and twopence 
 per pound; on unbound books elevenpence; engravings, 
 not coloured, one penny each, coloured twopence : all 
 fancy goods fifty per cent. 
 
 BARRACKS. 
 
 The cavalry barracks are situated about a mile from 
 Brighton, on the Lewes road, and are calculated to con- 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 55 
 
 tain 625 private soldiers and non-commissioned officers. 
 The south wing contains the officers' apartments, consist- 
 ing of twenty-two rooms, together with rooms for the 
 servants, and the mess, the barrack-master's office, the 
 riding school, kitchens, &c. The granaries and forage 
 barns form a distinct building in the centre, whilst the 
 north wing is composed of thirty rooms for soldiers, with 
 stables underneath. The military kitchen and other 
 offices are detached, which adds much to the health and 
 comfort of the men. 
 
 The hospital, a neat and commodious building, together 
 with the armourers, smiths, tailors, shoemakers, and sad- 
 dlers' shops, and the school-room, stand at the northern, 
 and the guard-room and magazine at the southern ex- 
 tremity of the barrack-yard. 
 
 The infantry barracks are situated in Church-street, 
 where are accommodations for about 400 men. 
 
 BATHS. 
 
 The principal baths in Brighton are Mahomed's Turkish 
 and Indian medicated vapour and shampooing baths, situ- 
 ated at the corner of the Junction Parade; Stammer's 
 baths nearly adjoining ; LamprelFs swimming baths at 
 the bottom of East-street; Hobden's Artillery baths, 
 facing the Battery; Wood's warm and cold sea-water 
 baths near East-street : Williams's at the bottom of 
 the Old Steyne ; the New Steyne baths, and Smith's 
 Brunswick baths in Western-street. There are also 
 baths constructed at the outer head of the Chain Pier. 
 Bathing machines are stationed on the beach for the 
 
56 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 convenience of those who prefer an immersion in the sea 
 itself. 
 
 THE COLD BATH, 
 
 Whether in the open sea, or the more sheltered precincts 
 of the bath, operates beneficially in a uniform manner — 
 by re-action. It follows, therefore, that where it is 
 employed for the restoration of strength, it should not be 
 continued beyond a plunge, as by remaining in the water, 
 the glow is checked, and a state of torpor and chilliness 
 takes place of it, thus fostering, instead of removing, the 
 original malady. To those who are in health and can 
 swim, this effect will be counteracted by the muscular 
 exercise employed. 
 
 Previous to bathing, the system should alw T ays be 
 reduced by medicine, otherwise there may be danger 
 of alarming results, especially to persons of a plethoric 
 habit 
 
 Moderate exercise should always precede cold bathing, 
 and the best time is before breakfast. 
 
 Invalids, generally, should beware of resorting to cold 
 bathing without first availing themselves of proper pro- 
 fessional advice ; and especially should those whose system 
 is inflamed by excess avoid it, lest apoplexy or other fatal 
 consequences should accompany it. 
 
 WARM BATHING. 
 
 It is an obvious fact, that where disease is concerned, 
 the use of the warm bath may be rendered far preferable 
 to the cold one. Its manifest tendency is to promote 
 
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 insensible perspiration, and its general result is, to cheer 
 the spirits, accelerate the fluids in their course, improve 
 the appetite, and invigorate the frame. 
 
 It will be necessary to reduce the system by powerful 
 aperients previous to warm, as well as cold bathing; and 
 the ordinary temperature should be about 96° of Farenheit. 
 But the infirm and sickly must not fail to consult their 
 medical adviser on this particular. 
 
 It should not be resorted to immediately after a hearty 
 meal, and the period of immersion should not exceed one 
 hour. 
 
 Its beneficial effects may be judged by the practice not 
 being followed by flushings of heat and cold, loss of ap- 
 petite, difficulty of breathing, inflation of the bowels, loss 
 of strength, depression of spirits, or pain and giddiness in 
 the head. Where these are its attendants it should 
 immediately be discontinued ; but if a contrary effect be 
 experienced, it may safely be persisted in. 
 
 Where the constitution will not endure warm bathing 
 under any regulations, the vapour bath may in general be 
 beneficially employed. 
 
 The most suitable time is the forenoon, and it should 
 be succeeded by gentle exercise, except where it is re- 
 sorted to for promoting perspiration and keeping up the 
 moisture of the skin, in which case the patient should 
 immediately retire to bed. 
 
 THE COUNTY HOSPITAL 
 
 Is situated a little distance north of the Marine Parade, 
 near St. George's Chapel. The building was erected by the 
 
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 voluntary contributions of the public^ and is maintained 
 by subscriptions; each subscriber of two guineas being 
 a Governor, and enabled to recommend annually one 
 in-patient, and so in proportion. Every donor of twenty- 
 five guineas is a Governor for life, and has the same 
 privileges as the Subscriber of two guineas. 
 
 Not only is relief afforded to the inhabitants of the 
 County, but any patient will be received on the recom- 
 mendation of a Governor, provided they are not in the 
 several states of disease specifically mentioned in the 
 prospectus of the Institution. Accidents are received 
 immediately without recommendation. 
 
 There is also a Fever- ward in a building detached from 
 the Hospital, subject to the same regulations as above, in 
 which every patient must be provided with two changes 
 of linen, and pay five shillings weekly during his stay in 
 the place, and the four first weeks in advance. 
 
 The funds of the establishment are at present in a most 
 flourisLing condition, and the benefits which are derived 
 from the Institution are verv extensive. 
 
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 THE STORM OF 1824. 
 
 The night of Nov. 22nd was dark and gloomy, the hol- 
 low moaning of the wind and lowering aspect of the sky, 
 gave ominous indications of an approaching tempest from 
 the South-west. As it was what is called the top of the 
 spring-tide, and the wind blew directly on the shore, the 
 inhabitants of the Southern coast generally retired to rest 
 not altogether without melancholy forebodings of approach- 
 ing danger. The boats and bathing-machines were moved 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 59 
 
 higher up the beach from their accustomed stations; while 
 the hardy tenants of the sea-side cot, sighed as they strove 
 in vain to penetrate the deep gloom which, like a portent- 
 ous shroud, hung over the surface of the agitated deep. 
 Louder and louder grew the uproar of the elements as the 
 night wore away, till at length the dawn revealed a spec- 
 tacle the most awful that can be well conceived. The 
 eye, on looking sea- ward, beheld successive sheets of 
 dazzling foam, beneath whose uplifted banner the giant 
 waves seemed advancing with tremendous strides to assail 
 and swallow up the affrighed shore ; now bursting with 
 overwhelming force upon the trembling beach, and now 
 with impetuous rage, dashing themselves to pieces against 
 the opposing cliffs, accompanied by the united roar of 
 winds and waters louder than the artillery of conflicting 
 empires. 
 
 One object there was which, amidst the elemental strife, 
 engaged the universal attention : — The Chain Pier. 
 There it stood, stretching far into the depths of ocean, 
 now almost entirely submerged, and again lifting its grace- 
 ful form, uninjured, above the retiring billows. Some of 
 the outworks, not essential to the safety of the fabric, 
 were swept away ; but the Pier, though in appearance 
 little calculated to sustain the shock, unsupported by 
 masses of solid masonry, and consequently presenting little 
 resistance to the violence of the storm, lost nothing of its 
 firmness; standing, like the Christian amidst the noise 
 and strife of an opposing world, secure on the basis of its 
 foundation, and divested only of that which was never 
 essential to its integrity. " The rain descended, and the 
 
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 floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon it, but it 
 fell not, for it was founded upon a rock ! " 
 
 While the ocean thus raved beneath the fury of the tem- 
 pest, the land presented an almost equal scene of ruin and 
 dismay. Boats were dashed to atoms on the beach, whose 
 owners vainly imagined they had been removed beyond 
 the reach of the devouring flood. Weighty timbers, torn 
 up from the groynes, acted the part of battering-rams, as, 
 borne with resistless force against the feeble erections of 
 human art, they mocked the vain attempts of man to with- 
 stand the destructive energy with which they were hurled. 
 Entire houses were blown down, while others had their 
 roofs torn oif and windows blown in. Nor was it Brighton 
 alone that suffered; the whole Southern and South-western 
 coast of England groaned beneath its effects. The loss of 
 lives and shipping between the Lizard Point and Beachy 
 Head, was incalculable. Plymouth, Weymouth, Lyme, 
 Teignmouth, and Sidmouth, stood pre-eminent in 
 suffering. 
 
 PLACES OF WORSHIP. 
 
 Having thus far accompanied the reader in his daily 
 researches within the limit of the town, we now propose 
 directing him to the means afforded for engaging in the 
 public ordinances of religion, and for the occupation of 
 some of the hours of the sabbath ; that 
 
 ? c Day of all the week the best, 
 Emblem of eternal rest." 
 
 Nor can we do this without affectionately reminding him, 
 that he is an immortal being, and entreating that he will 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 61 
 
 avail himself of some of the means here afforded for 
 engaging in "work and worship so divine/' remembering, 
 that whatever be the motive which has directed him to 
 this spot, it is the God who has commanded to "keep 
 holy the sabbath day," and who is the only "Author of 
 every good and perfect gift," upon whose blessing the 
 attainment of the desired object exclusively depends. 
 
 Is that object the renovation of impaired health? " He 
 healeth all thy diseases, He redeemeth thy life from 
 destruction, and crowneth thee with loving kindness and 
 tender mercies," and "He satisfieth thy mouth with good 
 things, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles." Is 
 tranquillity and freedom from worldly care the blessing 
 desired ? " Whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, 
 and shall be quiet from fear of evil." Is it a desire to 
 enjoy wealth honorably acquired, and liberally dispersed? 
 "Thou shalt remember the Lord thy God, for it is he that 
 giveth thee power to get wealth ; He maketh rich and 
 addeth no sorrow thereto." Do you come in search of 
 esteemed friends or beloved relatives, and have you left 
 your ordinary place of abode to the care of others ? Still 
 "thine own friend and thy father's friend forsake not," so 
 shall " thy house be safe from fear, neither shall the rod 
 of God be upon it ;" and to sum up every argument in 
 one, "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole 
 world and lose his own soul ?" Nor can we conclude this 
 introduction without entering our protest against the open 
 profanation of the holy sabbath, so daringly manifested 
 in the practice of Sunday travelling, and Sunday 
 pleasure parties, a practice at once hostile to the 
 
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 best interests of those who indulge in it, contrary to the ex- 
 press command of Jehovah, and productive of incalculable 
 evils to the characters, as well as the fruitful parent of 
 unnumbered vices in the conduct of those in subordinate 
 situations, who must either be necessarily employed in 
 carrying it forward, or at least become the witnesses of 
 the pernicious example of their superiors. 
 
 The Old Church. — The parish church of St. Ni- 
 cholas stands upon a hill at the north-west part of the 
 town, and is about fifty yards above the level of the sea at 
 low water. It has a square tower, and the belfry contains 
 eight bells, two having been removed to St. Peter's. The 
 interior of the building is plain, though by no means in- 
 elegant. The body of the church is divided into two parts 
 by a trellis-work screen near the east end, where is the 
 communion-table. The pulpit and desk are in the other 
 division. The interior is calculated to contain about 1400 
 persons. 
 
 The circular font is a curious remnant of antiquity, 
 which tradition ascribes to Norman workmanship, but 
 without any probable grounds. The exterior is divided 
 into several compartments, the largest of which contains 
 a bas-relief representation of our Lord at table with six 
 of his Apostles. 
 
 The officiating clergymen are the Rev.H. M. Wagner, 
 Vicar, and the Rev. — Langdon, Curate. Service begins on 
 Sunday morning at eleven, and in the afternoon at three. 
 
 The church, from the elevation of its situation, is not 
 only an excellent sea-mark, but the view from the 
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 The old yard contains several very curious and interesting 
 monuments, from which we select the following :— 
 
 Near the south-east entrance to the church is a stone 
 of black marble, erected to the memory of Captain Tat- 
 tersell, which contains the following inscription : — 
 
 "P.M.S. 
 
 " Captain Nicholas Tattersall, throvgh whose prvdence, volovr, and 
 loyalty, Charles the lid. King of England, after he had escaped the 
 swords of his merciless rebels, and his forces received a fatal overthrow 
 at Worcester, September the 3d, 1651, was faithfully preserved and 
 conveyed to France, departed this life the 26th July, ] 674. 
 
 Immediately under which may be traced the following 
 lines : — 
 
 " Within this marble monvment doth lye 
 Approved faith, honovr, and loyalty : 
 In this cold clay he hath now ta'en vp his station, 
 Who once preserved the chvrch, the crowne, and nation : 
 When Charles the Greate was nothing bvt a breath, 
 This valiant hero stept 'tween him and death ; 
 Vsvrpers' threats, nor tyrant rebels' frowne, 
 Covld not affright his dvty to the crowne ; 
 Which gloriovs act of his for chvrch and state, 
 Eight Princes in one day did gratvlate — 
 Professing all to him in debt to bee, 
 As all the world are to his memory. 
 Since earth covld not reward the worth him given. 
 He now receives it from the King of Heaven. 
 In the same chest one jewel more yov have, 
 The partner of his virtves, bed, and grave." 
 
 Near this are the remains of a cross, and steps leading 
 
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 to it : only a small part of the shaft of the cross is now 
 standing. Not far off is the tombstone of Phoebe Hessel, 
 whose curious history is epitomised in the inscription . 
 
 " In memory of 
 
 PHCEBE HESSEL, . 
 
 who was born at Stepney, in the year 1713. 
 
 She served, for many years 
 
 as a private soldier, in the 5th regiment of foot, 
 
 in different parts of Europe ; 
 
 and in the year 1745, fought under the command 
 
 of the Duke of Cumberland, 
 
 at the battle of Fontenoy, 
 
 where she received a bayonet wound 
 
 in her arm. 
 
 Her long life, which commenced in the 
 
 reign of Queen Anne, extended to George the Fourth, 
 
 by whose munificence she received 
 
 comfort and support in her latter years. 
 
 She died at Brighton, where she had long resided, 
 
 December 12, 1821, 
 
 aged 108 years, 
 And lies buried here." 
 
 There is also a very handsome monument erected to the 
 memory of Mrs. Crouch, a celebrated vocalist and actress^ 
 erected by Mr. Kelly, though it is supposed at the expense 
 of his late Majesty, to whom the inscription is attributed. 
 
 A new church-yard was a few years since consecrated 
 by the Bishop of Chichester, opposite to the old one where 
 most of the present burials are performed. 
 
 St. Peter's. --This handsome Gothic building was 
 erected in 1827. It is situated at the north end of the 
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 is a great advantage to the inhabitants of that district, 
 being the only place of worship of the established church 
 in that part of Brighton. The interior is divided by three 
 aisles, the principal of which runs through the body of the 
 church, leading from the chief entrance to the altar, the 
 others lead to the pews under the gallery. The building, 
 which is of Portland stone, is embellished with various 
 decorations of Gothic architecture, and from its combined 
 elegance and situation, forms one of the most striking fea- 
 tures of the place. The costs of the building are estimated 
 at about £15,000. The curate is the Rev. Thomas Cooke. 
 
 Service on Sundays at eleven A. M. and three, and half 
 past six p. M. 
 
 Chapel Royal, Prince's-place, North-street, was 
 erected in 1793, in consequence of the insufficiency of the 
 parish church to accommodate the increasing population. 
 The first stone was laid by his late Majesty when Prince 
 of Wales, who attended the place before his private cha- 
 pel was completed. The services begin on Sundays at 
 a quarter past eleven in the morning, and at three in the 
 afternoon ; and on Wednesdays and Fridays at eleven 
 A. M. The Chaplain is the Rev. Mr. Urquhart. 
 
 St. James's Chapel, in St. James's-street, was opened 
 in the year 1810, as a dissenting place of worship, but has 
 for many years been an Episcopal chapel. Chaplain, the 
 Rev. C. D. Maitland. Service on Sundays at eleven a. m. 
 and half-past six p. m. 
 
 St. Margaret's Chapel, Cannon Place, was 
 erected in the year 1827, from the design of Mr. Clark, 
 architect of London. Curate, the Rev. H. J. Tayler. 
 

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 The service on Sundays at eleven A. m. and three p. m. 
 
 St. George's Chapel, near Kemp Town, is the 
 largest place of worship in the town, the two churches only 
 excepted. It was completed in 1827, from the design of 
 Mr. Busby, architect. Chaplain, the Rev. J. S. M. An- 
 derson. Service on Sundays at eleven a.m. and half- 
 past three p. m. 
 
 Trinity Chapel, Ship-street, was formerly a dis- 
 senting place of worship, but was enlarged in 1827, when 
 it was consecrated after the Episcopal form of worship. 
 The Chaplain is the Rev. Robert Anderson. Service on 
 Sundays at eleven and three. 
 
 St. Mary's Chapel, St. James's-street, was erected 
 in 1827, under the superintendence of Mr. H. Wilds, 
 architect. Chaplain, the Rev. H. V. Elliott. Service 
 on Sundays at eleven and three. 
 
 St. Andrew's Chapel, Brunswick Terrace, was 
 completed in 1828, and consecrated the same year. The 
 Chaplain, the Rev. E. Everard. 
 
 Union Street Independent Chapel. — This is 
 the oldest dissenting place of worship in Brighton. It was 
 erected in 1698, and considerably enlarged in 1818 and 
 1825. The present minister is the Rev. J. N. Goulty, who 
 succeeded the Rev. Dr. Styles. Service on Sundays at 
 eleven and half-past six. Mondays and Fridays at seven 
 in the evening. 
 
 Lady Huntingdon's Chapel, North-street. The 
 original building was erected by this pious lady, who 
 parted with her jewels in order to defray the expenses. 
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 on Sundays at half-past ten A. m. and six p. M. and on 
 Tuesdays and Thursdays at seven p.m. 
 
 Salem Chapel, Bond-street. The congregation are 
 *ar Baptists. Minister, the Rev.T. Savory. Service 
 .ays at eleven o'clock A. M. and three and half-past 
 six m. Mondays and Wednesdays at seven p. M. 
 
 Ti *» W^.sleyan Chapel, Dorset Gardens, was 
 erect i )08, but has lately been altered and improved. 
 Seven ministers of the Methodist Society alternately 
 "Sciate. Service on Sundays at eleven in the morning, 
 and half-past six in the evening, and on Wednr lavs and 
 Fridays at seven i* the evening. 
 
 Providence Chapel, Church-street, was built by 
 te followers of William Huntington. The minister is 
 the Rev. J. Vinal, of Lewes. Service, Sundays half-past 
 x p. M. FriVys seven p. M. 
 
 Hanover Chapel, Church-street, was commenced 
 in the year 1825 : the minister is the Rev. T. Edwards, 
 of the independent connexion. Service on Sundays at 
 eleven, three and at half-past six; and on Mondays and 
 Wednesdays at stven in the evening. 
 
 Ebenezer Chapel, Richmond-street, was erected 
 in 1825. It is the second place of worship built for the 
 Particular Baptists. Minister, the Rev. T. Sedgewick. 
 Ser ice, Sundays i and half-past si" Monday and 
 
 Thursday seven 
 
 Church-Stre± fc Chapel was built in •; mr'^ter, 
 Mr. T )rummond. Service on Sundays at elc en and 
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 pendent Connexion : it was erected in 1827. Minister, 
 Rev. E. Lambert. Service on Sundays at eleven, three, 
 and half-past six; and on Mondays and Fridays at seven. 
 Bethel Chapel, West-street, was erected by sub- 
 scription, for the Independent dissenting fishermen of 
 Brighton, and others. Minister, Rev. Mr. Orchard. Ser- 
 vice at ten and six on Sundays. Wednesdays at seven p.m. 
 London Road Chapel was completed in July, 1830, 
 and opened on the 25th of the same month. It is in the 
 Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion. Service on Sun- 
 days at eleven, three, and half-past six. 
 
 The Unitarian Chapel was built from the design 
 of Mr. Wilds. Minister, the Rev. J. P. Mallason. Service 
 on Sundays, at eleven, three, and half-past six. 
 
 Friends' Meeting House is a neat building, in 
 
 Ship-street. The Friend's meetings are held on the 1st 
 
 day at ten and five, from the 4th to the 9th month, and 
 
 between the 9th and 4th months at ten and three ; and 
 
 on the 5th day at ten o'clock A. M. 
 
 The Roman Catholic Chapel is a plain building 
 in High-street, near St. James's-street. The officiating 
 Priest is the Rev. E. Cullen. Mass on Sundays at ten 
 A. M. and three p. M. 
 
 Jews' Synagogue, in Devonshire Place, is a small 
 square building, standing in an enclosed space, at a little 
 distance from the road. The minister is Rabbi Levi. 
 Service on Saturdays, at eight in the morning, and two 
 in the afternoon. 
 
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 Hove. — South-west from Aldrington, near the cliff, is the pleasant 
 little village of Hove. The parish is in the hundred of Preston and 
 rape of Lewes^ containing between twenty and thirty houses, and 
 about two hundred inhabitants. Hove church is a choice morsel for 
 the antiquary, but modern improvements have given it rather a 
 curious appearance. It is a prebendary. 
 
 Goldstone, and Goldstone Bottom, &c. — A short distance 
 west-ward of Brighton is Goldstone Bottom, which derives its name 
 from a large stone there situated, called Goldstone, from the British 
 word gol, holy or sacred. This stone, though there are fragments of 
 others near it, appears to have been single, and not being near a 
 barrow, was probably the gorsed, or sacred stone of judgment of 
 the ancient Britons. 
 
 To the north of this stone, at the extremity of the valley, not far 
 from where two mutineers suffered military execution about thirty 
 years ago, (a circumstance often adverled to by visitants in then- 
 walks and rides thither,) are the remains of a cirque of rough unhewn 
 J stones, and which, by some antiquaries, but, certainly, with no 
 authentic testimony, is attributed to the Druids. These stones are 
 evidently removed from their original positions. 
 
 A carriage-road passes through Goldstone Bottom for Portslade, 
 Shoreham, Lancing, Worthing, &c. 
 
 Aldrington is said to have been destroyed by the encroachments 
 of the sea, and its inhabitants compelled to remove for safety to 
 Portslade. Its rectory, value six pounds four shillings, therefore, is 
 a sinecure. 
 
 Portslade, which is four miles from Brighton, is a parish in the 
 hundred of Fishergate and rape of Lewes containing about fifty. 
 houses and three hundred inhabitants. It is a vicarage, value eight 
 pounds, eighteen shillings, and eight-pence. 
 
 Southwick is a parish four miles and a half from Brighton, and 
 contains about forty houses. It is a rectory, value nine pounds, 
 fourteen shillings, and two-pence, and has a very ancient church.. 
 There are several charming residences in this village and vicinity. 
 Shoreham is about six and a half miles from Brighton. It has sent 
 members to parliament ever since 1298. Considerable traffic is 
 carried on here by means of ils harbour which is considered the best 
 upon this line of coast ; and it has a custom-house, with a collector, 
 comptroller, and inferior officers. The town is singularly built 
 close upon the river Adur, and in the centre, or nearly so, is the 
 curious and very ancient market-house, standing on Doric pillars. 
 The church is a grand and venerable building. 
 
 Edward II. was the founder of a house of Carmelite or white friars 
 here, now converted into a mansion called Cupola House. The market 
 
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 is held on Saturday ; and it has a fair on the 25th of July. It is a 
 vicarage, value six pounds, eighteen shillings, in the patronage of 
 Magdalen college, Oxford. 
 
 Old Shoreham, north-west of Shoreham, at the distance of half 
 a mile, is a place in which the ravages of time are visible : it contains 
 little more than thirty houses. It is a vicarage, value seven pounds, 
 eighteen shillings, and sixpence, in the patronage of Magdalen col- 
 lege also. The ruined church is pure Saxon. The bridge here was 
 erected in 1781, and cost 500(R 
 
 Lancing. — Near this village, which is distant about nine miles 
 from Brighton and three f romWorthing, the remains of some tesselated 
 pavements have lately been discovered. They form an exhibition both 
 interesting and curious ; and the very pleasant ride leading to it, both 
 from Worthing and Brighton, renders it a place of much resort. Here 
 are good lodging-houses and an excellent inn. 
 
 Worthing. — Between this place and Brighton there is a consider- 
 able intercourse during the dry parts of the year, the distance asunder 
 being about thirteen miles, with Lancing between, and a variety of 
 views and objects well calculated to render such a ride agreeable. 
 
 The neighbourhood of Worthing, for the tempting variety of its 
 rides, is exceeded by no place in the kingdom ; and, like Brighton, it 
 has a Steyne which affords the most airy, salutary, and delightful 
 promenades. There is no church at Worthing, but a commodious 
 chapel of ease : the parish church is at Broadwater. The Dissenters 
 have also two chapels. 
 
 The Devil's Dyke is five miles and a half from Brighton, in a 
 north-west direction. It is a very extensive oval intrenchment, about 
 a mile in circumference, accessible only by a narrow projection to the 
 south. It is fortified with a broad ditch, the earth thrown inwards, 
 and forming a very high rampart, called the Poor-man's-wall. Its 
 original meaning therefore seems to have been retained, as a place 
 of security for the distressed Britons; but it is more commonly 
 known, at the present day, as The Devil's Dyke. 
 
 From the summit of this mount, which you reach by a gradual 
 ascent from the south, you have a romantic view of the whole weald 
 of Sussex, and the adjoining parts of Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent. 
 A prospect more picturesque and beautiful is scarcely to be imagined. 
 A small but neat inn has been erected here, which affords refresh- 
 ments to all applicants. 
 
 THE DEVIL'S DYKE, a Sussex legend. 
 
 Five hundred years ago or more, 
 Or if you please, in days of yore ; 
 That wicked wight y'clept Old Nick , 
 Renown' d for many a wanton trick, 
 With envy from the Downs beheld 
 The studded churches of the Weald ; 
 (Here Poynings cruciform, and there 
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 Cuckfield, and more, with towering crest, 
 Quae nunc prescribere longum est.) 
 Oft heard the undulating chime 
 Proclaim around 'twas service time. 
 • ( Can I, with common patience, see 
 These churches, and not one for me ? 
 Shall I be cheated of my due 
 By such a sanctimonious crew ? " 
 He muttered twenty things beside ; 
 And swore that night the foaming tide, 
 Led through a vast and wondrous trench 
 Should give these pious souls a drench ! 
 
 Adown the West the steeds of Day 
 Hasted merrily away, 
 And Night in solemn pomp came on, 
 Her lamp the stars — a cloud her throne : 
 The lightsome Moon she was not there, 
 But deck'd the other hemisphere. 
 
 Now with a fit capacious spade, 
 So large it was on purpose made, 
 Old Nick began, with much ado, 
 To cut the lofty Downs in two : 
 At every dig he shovel I'd out 
 A thousand waggon load, no doubt ! 
 01 had he labour'd till the morrow, 
 His envious work had wrought much sorrow ; 
 The Weald, with verdant beauty graced, 
 O'erwhelmed — a sad and watery waste. 
 
 But so it chanced, a good old dame, 
 Whose deed has long outliv'd her name, 
 Waked by the cramp at midnight hour, 
 Or just escaped the night-mare's power, 
 Rose from her humble bed, when lo ! 
 She heard Nick's terrible ado ! 
 And by the star-light faintly spied 
 This wicked wight, and dyke so wide 1 
 She knew him by his mighty size, 
 His tail, his horns, and saucer eyes ; 
 And while with wonderment amaz'd, 
 At workman and at work she gaz'd, 
 Swift cross her mind a thought there flew, 
 That she, by stratagem, might do 
 A deed, which luckily should save 
 Her country from a watery grave ; 
 By his own weapons fairly beating 
 The father of all lies and cheating ! 
 
 Forth from her casement in a minute, 
 A sieve of wire with candle in it, 
 
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 She held to view — and simple Nick, 
 Who ne'er suspected such a trick, 
 (All rogues are fools,) when first his sight 
 A full orb'd luminary bright 
 Beheld, decamp'd — his work undone — 
 Scared at the sight of a new sun; 
 And muttered curses that the day- 
 Should drive him from the job away ! 
 Night after night this knowing dame 
 Watch'd — but again Nick never came ! 
 Who now dare call the action evil 
 To hold a candle to the Devil. 
 
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 Poynings. — The name of this village, which is six miles from 
 Brighton, is derived from the British words Pow, country, and Ings, 
 downs ; that is, the plain country under the Downs. The parish of 
 Poynings is in the hundred of that name, and rape of Lewes. It con- 
 tains between twenty and thirty houses. The church is a large edifice, 
 in the form of a cross, with the tower in the centre, and is supposed 
 to be the mother church of the hundred. 
 
 Not far from this are the ruins of some stupendous building which 
 stood in ancient times, but of what nature has not been clearly 
 ascertained, though the traditional history of the neighbourhood 
 points it out as the seat of the Barons of Poynings, a title now 
 merged in the dukedom of Northumberland. 
 
 The living is a rectory, value ten pounds, and the patron is the 
 King. 
 
 Rottingdean. — Having returned to Brighton, the little pleasant 
 marine village of Rottingdean is four miles eastward, with a good 
 road leading to it, along the margin of the cliff. It is a parish 
 in the hundred of Youngsmere and rape of Lewes, containing 
 between ninety and a hundred houses, many of which are excellent 
 lodging-houses ; there are also two good inns. There are several 
 bathing-machines here, and a suite of hot, cold, and vapour baths, 
 belonging to Mr. Beard. 
 
 Newhaven. — East of Rotingdean, five miles, is Newhaven. It is 
 a parish in the hundred of Holmstrough and rape of Lewes, contain- 
 ing upwards of one hundred houses. It has a safe harbour for ships 
 of moderate tonnage. In ancient times it was a secure refuge for 
 vessels of the heaviest burthen, but the piers going to decay, the 
 harbour became neglected. There is a good custom-house here. 
 Near the church-yard wall stands an obelisk, erected to perpetuate 
 the melancholy fate of his majesty's sloop of war, the Brazen, of 
 eighteen guns, Captain Hanson, which, in the morning of the 25th 
 of January, 1800, was wrecked on the Ave rocks, not far from this 
 port, when all on board, with the exception of one man only, out of 
 a crew of one hundred and five, perished. Newhaven has a fair on 
 the 10th of October. It is a rectory, value eight pounds, three 
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 Seaford is about thirteen miles from Brighton. Here are several 
 
 bathing-machines and hot and cold baths. Seaford once contained 
 
 . live churches, which were burnt by the French in one of their descents 
 
 upon this coast. It has sent members to Parliament since the reign 
 
 of Edward I. It possesses the privilege of a cinque port, which it 
 
 derived from Charles I. The remaining church is of great antiquity. 
 
 In digging up a part of its ancient foundation, in 1778, three stone 
 
 , coffins, (two with handsome crosses upon them,) were discovered, 
 
 4 and the other enclosed sixteen skulls, but without any aperture until 
 
 broken up. It is now fixed in the north wall of the edifice. It has 
 
 two fairs, one on the 13th of March, and the other on the 25th of July. 
 
 Stanmer Park is half-way from Brighton to Lewes, and the pro- 
 ; perty of the Earl of Chichester. Stanmer parish is in the hundred of 
 - Ringmer and rape of Pevensey, containing about twenty houses, and 
 "j one hundred and fifty inhabitants. The village is not distinguishable 
 from the turnpike road between Brighton and Lewes. Its situation is 
 salubrious ; and the seat of the noble earl is as rurally beautiful as 
 ] can well be imagined. 
 
 Lewes. — This place is eight miles north of Brighton, and the road 
 to it is one of the best in the kingdom. Its name is derived from the 
 Saxon Lnvsa, signifying pastures, or Leiur, British, flat, even ground. 
 It is a borough by prescription, and has sent members to Parliament 
 since the 23rd of Edward I. This place is of great antiquity, and is 
 said to have contained twelve churches, only six of which now remain. 
 
 When the Norman Conqueror had seated himself on the British 
 throne, this town and lordship were given to his son-in-law, William de 
 Warren, Earl of Surrey, who erected a castle, or as some conjecture, 
 repaired a fortress there, and made it the principal seat of his barony. 
 Fart of this castle is still remaining; including the gate- way or entrance, 
 which was somewhat advanced before the walls of the south side. 
 
 A priory of Cluniac monks was founded here in 1078, the first of 
 that order in England. Lewes has a good charity school, and there 
 are various charities in the respective parishes. The quarter sessions 
 for the eastern division of the county are held here, and the summer 
 assizes. A new sessions house has been lately erected, towards which 
 the quota of Brighton was 2948/. 0s. J If d. an enormous sum for one 
 town to pay, and amounting to more than one- seventh of the whole 
 expense. There are annual races here, upon one of the finest courses 
 in England, including the King's Plate of 100 guineas. There are 
 several excellent inns, assembly-rooms, a theatre, and two banks. 
 The river, under a neat bridge, runs through the place, and is naviga- 
 ble for barges. On its banks are iron works,where small cannon are cast. 
 
 Lewes was once strongly fortified, and vestiges of entrenchments 
 in various parts yet remain. The market is well supplied daily. It 
 has two fairs for black cattle, on May 6th and Whit-Tuesday, and a 
 sheep fair on the 2nd of October. The air of Lewes is considered 
 very salubrious. The town is handsome, kept remarkably clean, is 
 well lighted, paved, and watered. 
 
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74 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 
 BRIGHTON FARES. 
 
 Hackney Coaches, or other Carriages or Flys, 
 drawn by Horses or Mules. 
 
 Hackney coaches or other carriages, and flys of the under-men- 
 tioned classes, (if required,) carry the following number of persons 
 — two children under the age of seven years being considered as 
 one peison : 
 
 First Class. — Coaches or other full-sized carriages drawn by 
 two horses, if required, carry four persons inside, and one on the 
 box, (exclusive of the driver) except chariots, which, if required, 
 carry three inside, and one on the box (exclusive of the driver.) 
 
 Second Class. — Coaches or other full-sized carriages or flys, 
 drawn by one horse, if required, carry four persons. 
 
 Third Class. — Small chaises, or other carriages or flys, drawn 
 by one or more pony or ponies, mule or mules, if required, carry 
 two persons. 
 
 FOR TIME. 
 
 For every hour or any less time, to commence from leaving the 
 stand, 
 
 First class 3s. 6d. 
 
 Second class 2s. 6d. 
 
 Third class Is. 6d. 
 
 For half an hour after the first hour or any less time, 
 
 First class Is. 9d. 
 
 Second class Is. 3d. 
 
 Third class Os. 9d. 
 
 FOR DISTANCE. 
 
 For any distance not exceeding one mile, including the distance 
 from the stand or place from whence the coach, carriage, or fly 
 shall be called, to the place where the fare shall be taken up, 
 
 First class Is. 6d. 
 
 Second class Is. 6d. 
 
 Third class Os. 9d. 
 
 And for every additional half-mile, 
 
 First class Os. 9d. 
 
 Second class Os. 6d. 
 
 Thirdclass Os. 6d. 
 
 That a fare within the limits of the town shall be charged according 
 to distance; and beyond such limits, and within live miles of Brighton 
 Post-office, by time. And if the fare be set down beyond the limits 
 of the town, half the fare in addition to be paid for back carriage. 
 
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 Sedan Chairs, Flys, and Carriages ; drawn by hand, 
 
 FOR DISTANCE. 
 
 For carrying one person any distance not exceeding five 
 hundred yards, including the distance from the stand or place 
 from whence the sedan chair, fly, or other carriage shall be 
 
 called, to the place where the fare shall be taken up Os. 6d. 
 
 Above 500 yards and not exceeding 900 yards Is. Od. 
 
 Above 900 yards and not exceeding 1400 yards Is. 6d. 
 
 Above 1400 yards and not exceeding one mile 2s. Od. 
 
 Above one mile and not exceeding one mile and a half . . 2s. 6d. 
 
 Above one mile and a half and not exceeding two miles . . 3s. 6d. 
 
 FOR TIME. 
 
 For carrying one person not exceeding an hour — to com- 
 mence from leaving the stand Is. 6d. 
 
 Above one hour and not exceeding one hour and a half. . 2s. Od. 
 
 Above one hour and a half and not exceeding two hours.. 2s. 6d. 
 
 And so on in proportion for any longer time. 
 
 That for every person above one, half the full share shall be paid. 
 
 After twelve o'clock at night and until two o'clock in the morn- 
 ing, all fares shall be increased one-half; and after two o'clock until 
 six o'clock in the morning be doubled. 
 
 Bathing Machines. 
 
 For every person Is. Od. 
 
 For two persons Is. 6d. 
 
 For each person above two 0s. 6d. 
 
 Children under twelve years of age .... 0s. 6d. 
 
 Pleasure Boats with Sails. 
 
 For a whole boat for any time not exceeding one hour — 
 to be computed from the time of sailing till landing 7s. Od. 
 
 For a whole boat for any time not exceeding half an hour 
 after the first hour 3s. Od. 
 
 For a whole boat for every hour after the first hour .... 5s. Od. 
 
 When the whole boat is not taken, then for each pas- 
 senger for any time not exceeding an hour Is. Od. 
 
 For any time not exceeding half an hour after the first hour 0s. 6d. 
 
 For every hour after the first hour Is. Od. 
 
 Row Boats. 
 
 For a whole boat for any time not exceeding an hour — 
 to be computed from the time of embarking till landing. ... 3s. Od. 
 
 For a whole boat for any time not exceeding half an hour 
 after the first hour Is. Od. 
 
 For a whole boat for every hour after the first hour .... 2s. Od. 
 
 When the whole boat is not taken, then for each pas- 
 senger for any time not exceeding one hour 0s. 9d. 
 
 For any time not exceeding half an hour after the first hour 0s. 6d. 
 
 For every hour after the first hour 0s. 9d. 
 
76 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 HOTELS. 
 
 The Bedford Hotel is the most elegant and extensive establish- 
 ment of this class in Brighton. It is situated near Oriental Place, 
 on the King's-road, and is a most splendid and beautiful building. 
 
 The accommodation is in every respect equal to the other advan- 
 tages of the hotel, and its proximity to the New Esplanade, and the 
 most fashionable parts of the town, renders it a most distinguished 
 resort. 
 
 The Albion Hotel is erected at the southern extremity of the 
 Steyne, adjoining the Grand Junction Parade, facing the sea, and 
 combining every thing which the most convenient situation and 
 enchanting prospects can render desirable. The scale on which it is 
 built affords space for every requisite accommodation, and nothing is 
 spared to render it one of the first concerns of the kind in the kingdom. 
 
 The Royal York Hotel. — The coffee-room opens upon the 
 Steyne, by sliding sashes descending to the floor. The company 
 frequenting it are only of the most select order. 
 
 There is a spacious dining-room, capable of accommodating one 
 hundred persons, which, by sliding partitions, may be divided into 
 separate apartments. The first floor is admirably arranged, and 
 divided into sitting-rooms; and the bed-chambers, which are light 
 and airy, are replete with every convenience. 
 
 The Old Ship Hotel, in Ship-street is one of the oldest and 
 most respectable concerns in the town, and has lost nothing of its 
 original character for excellent management and superior accom- 
 modation. Its situation commands the finest possible prospect of 
 the road, beach, and vast expanse of ocean. 
 
 The New Steyne Hotel is a superior hotel of the most respect- 
 able description, principally resorted to by families of distinction, 
 and eminently conspicuous for the attention and liberality of its 
 proprietors. Warm and cold sea water baths, upon the most im- 
 proved construction, are added to the establishment. 
 
 The White Horse Hotel, in Great East-street, is spacious and 
 convenient, and the civility of the conductors ensures the continued 
 visits of its frequenters. 
 
 We might continue our enumeration of the various merits of these 
 establishments, but it would increase the volume to an undue size. 
 Suffice it to observe, that whatever is desirable as to comfort or 
 luxury may here be obtained. When, therefore, we do not fully 
 describe the following, it is merely that we may condense our volume 
 within the prescribed bounds. 
 
 Among the principal may be mentioned the Marine Hotel, Marine 
 Parade; Clarence Hotel, North-street; Egremont Arms, Norfolk- 
 square; Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester-place; Gun Tavern and Hotel, 
 East Cliff; King and Queen, Marlborough -place ; Norfolk Hotel, 
 
THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 77 
 
 King's road, for private families; New Ship Hotel, Ship-street; 
 Pavilion Hotel, Castle-square ; Sea House Hotel, West Cliff ; Star 
 and Garter, East Cliff; Regent Hotel, corner of the New Road. 
 
 BOARDING HOUSES. 
 
 The principal Boarding Houses 
 
 P. Bailey, 4, East Cliff. I 
 
 Miss Bates, 7, York -place. 
 
 Mrs. Best, 24 and 25, German- 
 place. 
 
 Colonade Houses, Pavilion Pa- 
 rade. 
 
 E. Day, 17 & 18, German-place. 
 
 Dring & Smithers, 6, Ship-street 
 
 Mrs. Hogg, Western- road. 
 
 Miss Hurlstones, 67, Grand Pa- 
 rade. 
 
 are as follows : 
 
 Mr. Hughes, St. GeorgeVplace, 
 Mrs. Hurst, Charlotte-street, 
 Mrs. Morier, Grand Parade. 
 
 Mrs. , King's Road. 
 
 S. Pitt, Marine Mansion. 
 
 The Misses Whichelo, 7, Marine 
 
 Parade. 
 Mrs. Williams, 64, Middle- 
 street. 
 Mrs . Wordsworth, West-street, 
 Mrs. Wal grave, Ship. street. 
 
 BANKERS. 
 
 Union Bank, — Hall, West, and Borrer 3 6, North-street. 
 Brighthelmstone Bank, — Wigneys, East-street. 
 
 BENEVOLENT IN 
 
 Established. 
 
 Anti-slavery Society 
 
 British & Foreign Auxiliary 
 
 Bible Society 1811 
 
 Bible Association (Ladies) . 1815 
 Christian Instruction Soci- 
 ety, Union-street Chapel. 1827 
 Ditto. Hanover Chapel . 1828 
 Church Missionary Associ- 
 ation 1826 
 
 Clothing Society 1826 
 
 Dispensary (Middle-street) 1809 
 
 Dollar Society 1813 
 
 Dorcas Society 1823 
 
 Female Penitentiary Com- 
 mittee 1822 
 
 Hibernian Society (for Fe- 
 male Children) 1822 
 
 Home Mission (Countess's 
 
 Connexion) 1827 
 
 Home Mission (Congregati- 
 onal Society) 1823 
 
 Hospital (County) 1828 
 
 Irish Society 1827 
 
 Jubilee Fund 1809 
 
 STITUTIONS, 4c. 
 
 Established. 
 
 Life Boat Committee 1824 
 
 Maternal Society 1813 
 
 Missionary Society (Lon- 
 don) 1824 
 
 Missionary Society (Bap- 
 tist) 1827 
 
 Missionary Society (Wes- 
 
 leyan) 1814 
 
 Moravian Mission 1826 
 
 Naval and Military Bible 
 
 Society 1828 
 
 Orphan School 1822 
 
 Provident and District So- 
 ciety 1824 
 
 Religious Tract Society. . . 
 
 Sabbath Society "... 1828 
 
 Savings' Bank (Middle-st.) 1818 
 Society for Promoting 
 
 Christian Knowledge ... 1815 
 — ditto for PromotingChris- 
 
 tianity among the Jews. 1827 
 — ditto for Superseding the 
 
 Use of Climbing Boys . 1827 
 United Fisherman's Society^l813 
 
78 THE BRIGHTON GUIDE. 
 
 National School for Boys and Girls, Church-street. 
 
 Union School for Boys and Girls, Middle-street. 
 
 British and Infant School, and Schools of Industry, Upper Edward- 
 street. 
 
 Schools for Girls, Hanover Chapel school-room, North-lane. 
 
 Sunday Schools, at St. James's, St. Mary's, and Trinity Chapels, 
 and most of the Dissenting Chapels. 
 
 Schools for Fishermen's Children, West-street. 
 
 Blue coat School for Boys, Ship-street. 
 
 Orphan School, Gloucester-place. 
 
 Swan Downer's School for Girls, Gardner-street. 
 
 Adult School for Poor Females, Frederick-place. 
 
 Adult School for Young Men, Zion Chapel. 
 
 There are Societies for the relief of the poor at their own habita- 
 tions, connected with several of the congregations in the town. 
 
 THE POST OFFICE 
 
 Is in the New Road. The London Mail leaves Brighton every night 
 at half-past ten, but there is no bag made on Saturday. Letters are 
 received at the office until nine o'clock : after that hour one penny 
 is charged until half-past nine ; and from that time till ten, sixpence. 
 
 The mail from London arrives at the office at about four o'clock, so 
 that the letters and papers may be obtained at half-past seven o'clock. 
 
 The Lewes mail leaves Brighton at seven o'clock in the evening, 
 with letters to the eastern parts of Sussex and some parts of Kent. 
 
 The Chichester mail leaves at about four o'clock in the morning, 
 and takes the London bags to Shoreham. 
 
 COACHES TO LONDON. 
 
 Six o'Clock, a. m. — The Dart, from Snow's Office, Castle-square. 
 The Item, from the Blue Coach-office, Castle- square. 
 
 Seven o'Clock,-— The Times, from the Red Coach-office, Castle- 
 square. 
 
 Quarter to Eight. — Coach through Lewes to London, from the 
 Red Coach-office. 
 
 Nine o'Clock. — The Royal Clarence, the Red Coach-office . 
 The Alert, Hine's Office, East-street. 
 The Royal William. 
 
 Ten o'Clock. — The Comet, Snow's Office. 
 The Regent, Red Coach- office. 
 The Emerald, 5, Castle-street. 
 The True Blue, Blue Coach-office. 
 The Coronet, Hire's Office. 
 The Telegraph, 3, Castle-square. 
 
 Half-past Ten. — Coronet, Clarence Hotel Office. 
 
 Eleven o'Clock. — The Union, Hine's Office. 
 
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 The Quicksilver. 
 
 Magnet, Snow's Office. 
 
 The Royal George, Blue Coach-office. 
 
 Twelve o'Clock. — The new Dart, Office, 153, North-street. 
 The Age, 5, Castle-street. 
 
 Two o'Clock. p. m. — The Rocket, Blue Coach-office. 
 
 Three o'Clock. — The Sovereign, Snow's Office. 
 The New Times, Red Coach-office. 
 
 Four o'Clock. — The Red Rover, Clarence Hotel, North-street. 
 
 Nine o'Clock. — The Economist, Night Coach, from Winch's Van- 
 office, New Road. 
 
 Half-past Ten o'Clock. — The Royal Mail, Blue Coach-office. 
 
 COACHES TO DIFFERENT PARTS. 
 
 Six o'Clock, a. m. — Oxford Coach through Horsham, Guildford, 
 Farnham, Odiam, Hook, Strathfieldsay, Reading, Pangborn, and 
 Wallingford, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning, 
 from the Blue Office. 
 
 Half-past Eight o'Clock. — Southampton Coach through Worth- 
 ing, Arundel, and Chichester, every morning, (Sundays excepted) 
 from the Blue Office. 
 
 Chatham, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells Coach, every Mon- 
 day, Wednesday, and Friday, from the Blue Office. 
 
 Tunbridge Wells Coach, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 
 from the Blue Office. 
 
 Nine o'Clock. — Hastings Coach, through Lewes, Horsebridge, and 
 Battle, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from Snow's Office. 
 Hastings Coach, through Seaford an d Eastbourne, every Mondav, 
 Wednesday, and Friday, from the Blue Office. 
 Lewes Coach, from the Blue Office. 
 
 Ten o'Clock. — Worthing Coach, from Snow's and Hine's Offices. 
 
 Eleven o'Clock. — Portsmouth Coach, through Worthing, Arundel, 
 and Chichester, every day, (Sundays excepted,) alternately from 
 Snow's and the Blue Office. 
 
 Lewes Coaches, from Hine's Office. 
 
 Four o'Clock, p. m. — Lewes Coach, from the Blue Office. 
 
 Five o'Clock. — Worthing Coach, from Hine's Office. 
 
 Eight o'Clock. — Lewes Coach, from Hine's Office. 
 
 VAN OFFICES. 
 
 Crosweller's Blue Van-office, East-street; Red Rover Van-office, 
 Clarence Hotel; and Winch's Red Van-office, New Road. Waggons 
 to London daily from Hope's Office, North-street ; and Gander's, 
 Regent-street, Church-street. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 Adelaide Crescent 40 
 
 Aldrington 69 
 
 Ancient Brighton 1 
 
 Assembly Rooms 25 
 
 Balls and Concerts. . 25 and 26 
 
 Bankers 77 
 
 Barracks 54 
 
 Baths and Bathing 55 
 
 Bathing Machines, Fares of. 75 
 
 Battery, The 54 
 
 Bazaars 24 
 
 Beach, The 32 
 
 Benevolent Institutions. ... 77 
 
 Boarding Houses 77 
 
 Boats, Fares of 75 
 
 Booksellers and Stationers . 41 
 
 Botany 37 
 
 Brunswick Square & Terrace 39 
 
 Camera Obscura. 19 
 
 Carriages, Flys, tyc. Fares of 74 
 
 Cattle Market 31 
 
 Chain Pier 3 8 
 
 Chalybeate, The 23 
 
 Churches and Chapels .... 62 
 
 Coaches to London, &c. . . 78 
 
 Concerts and Assemblies . . 26 
 
 Corn Market 31 
 
 County Hospital 57 
 
 Custom House 54 
 
 Devil's Dyke 70 
 
 Dieppe 46 
 
 Esplanade and Lawns .... 21 
 
 Fairs 22 
 
 Fishery 29 
 
 Fish Market 31 
 
 Grand Entrance of their pre- 
 sent Majesties 17 
 
 German Spa 22 
 
 Goldstone Bottom 69 
 
 Government of the Town . . 8 
 
 Grand Junction Parade 21 
 
 Hove 69 
 
 Hotels 76 
 
 Kemp Town 39 
 
 Lancing 70 
 
 Lewes 73 
 
 Libraries 41 to 45 
 
 List of Fares 74 
 
 Market 30 
 
 National Schools 45 
 
 Newhaven 72 
 
 New Police 46 
 
 Oriental Garden 27 
 
 Park and German Spa .... 22 
 
 Pavilion or Royal Palace . . 14 
 
 Places of Worship 60 
 
 Plants, List of rare 36 
 
 Poor House , 27 
 
 Population 8 
 
 Portslade 69 
 
 Post Office 78 
 
 Poynings 72 
 
 Royal Newburgh Assembly 
 
 Rooms 25 
 
 Race Course 36 
 
 Rottingdean .. . . . 72 
 
 Schools, Boarding and Day 46 
 
 Seaford 73 
 
 Shells and Sea-weeds,List of 32 
 
 Shoreham 69 
 
 Southwick , 69 
 
 Squares, Lawns, and Enclo- 
 sures 21 
 
 Stables, Royal, and Domain 16 
 
 Stanmer 73 
 
 Statue of George IV 20 
 
 Steam Packets 46 
 
 Steyne, Old . 20 
 
 Storm 58 
 
 Temple, The 24 
 
 Theatre 25 
 
 Town Hall 31 
 
 Town, Description of The. . 7 
 
 Vicarage 30 
 
 Waggons and Vans 79 
 
 Worthing 70 
 
 Wick House 24 
 
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