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Conservation Award for “Montpelier Place”

Posted on 9th January 2021 by JGJanuary 9, 2021

Due to the Covid situation the 2019 conservation award could not be presented at the AGM in June 2020 and so, somewhat belatedly, it was handed to the architects Crowther Associates some months later during a relaxation of the Covid … Continue reading →

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Codrington Plaque Removed Under Duress

Posted on 18th June 2020 by Tony DavenportJune 21, 2020

In 2009 Admiral Sir Edward Codrington, the hero of the battle of Navarino, an event which paved the way for Greek independence, was commemorated by a blue plaque, unveiled by the Greek Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Last week the … Continue reading →

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Flint Wall in Dyke Road Restored

Posted on 18th June 2020 by Tony DavenportJune 18, 2020

Having been brought down by heavy rain and strong winds earlier this year the (privately owned) flint wall at the corner of Vine Place and Dyke Road has been beautifully restored using traditional lime-based mortar. Unlike modern cement-based mortars, lime … Continue reading →

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Vernon Terrace Floral Hanging Baskets Return

Posted on 18th June 2020 by Tony DavenportJune 18, 2020

For a third season flowers will enhance our conservation area thanks to the MCHA’s successful bid to the Co-op Community Fund. Whilst the picture shows a previous year’s display the baskets now in place will soon develop into a similar … Continue reading →

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Rear Admiral Lippiett unveils Blue Plaque in Clifton Road

Posted on 21st April 2020 by Tony DavenportApril 21, 2020

The plaque at 11 Clifton Road commemorates Edward Bransfield RN who made the first discovery and charts of the Antarctic mainland in 1820. Rear Admiral Lippiett a former Brighton and Hove Grammar School pupil, is pictured with two former mayors … Continue reading →

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Wall Collapses in Dyke Road

Posted on 21st April 2020 by Tony DavenportApril 21, 2020

After heavy rain and strong winds, a retaining garden wall collapsed at the corner of Dyke Road and Vine Place. The wall, of attractive flint cobbles, appeared to be in good condition but may have lacked enough drain holes to … Continue reading →

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MCHA Newsletter Autumn 2019

Posted on 26th September 2019 by Tony DavenportSeptember 26, 2019

Download a copy by clicking here or view below … Continue reading →

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The MCHA Annual Report 2019

Posted on 17th July 2019 by JGJuly 17, 2019

Annual Report-2018-19Download MCHA Balance Sheet 2019Download MCHA Income and Expenditure 2018-19Download … Continue reading →

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The MCHA Annual Report 2018

Posted on 17th July 2019 by JGJuly 17, 2019

Annual Report 2017-18Download … Continue reading →

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MCHA March 2019 Newsletter

Posted on 1st March 2019 by JGJuly 17, 2019

MCHA March 2019 NewsletterDownload … Continue reading →

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  • Conservation Award for “Montpelier Place” 9th January 2021
  • Codrington Plaque Removed Under Duress 18th June 2020
  • Flint Wall in Dyke Road Restored 18th June 2020
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