The Grade II listed north portal by David Moccatta (architect of Brighton Station) dates from 1841 whilst the cottage, was built eight years later. After the AGM held at St Michael’s Church on 7th June at which Jim Gowans, Corinne … Continue reading
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Plaque fitted by Tilleys Stonemasons and flintwork by Brian Davies. The school now known as “Brighton Girls” (previously “Brighton and Hove High School”) hosted an unveiling ceremony on the 1st of July in the presence of the Mayor Councillor Jackie … Continue reading
This front garden in Clifton Road was awarded the MCHA award for 2021. The 2021 version of the Conservation Plate featured in the previous post was awarded to the owners of this Grade II listed property at the 2022 AGM … Continue reading
The picture shows the 2022 plate which will be presented at the 2023 AGM. To replace the plates designed by Jill Pryke which had been awarded during the decade to 2020, a new set of plates has been commissioned from … Continue reading
So-called “bike-hangars” (corrugated metal sheds for the on-street storage of bikes) might soon be introduced to streets in the conservation area and throughout Brighton and Hove. If councillors on the Environment Transport and Sustainability have their way, these sheds will … Continue reading
MCHA funds have ensured that floral hanging baskets in Vernon Terrace are once again providing some summer interest and colour for workers, residents, and visitors to the area. It is sad to note how little the City Council is willing … Continue reading
The historic Grade II listed buildings at the corner of Montpelier Place and Borough Street which comprise the Montpelier pub are currently subject to a planning application for conversion into five apartments. This 2017 photo shows the original pub building … Continue reading
A blue plaque has been fixed to 24 Montpelier Crescent (now the Seven Dials Medical Centre) to commemorate Elizabeth Robins and her close friend Octavia Wilberforce. The American born Robins had met the young Wilberforce (great-grand-daughter of anti-slavery campaigner William) … Continue reading
Being less than “au fait” with boy bands since the Osmonds were top of the pops “Harry Who?” was the present writer’s first reaction when informed that the blue police box which had appeared in Powis Square was part of … Continue reading
Three lamp posts, which are locally listed heritage assets, have at last been appropriately restored by the City Council. The posts with their swan neck upper section now boast an attractive lantern featuring a period glass bulb and cover. Re-painting … Continue reading