Brighton City Walks

An interesting “car boot” find a few Summers back...
This fascinating “Mr Punch” brooch inscribed on the rear 75, Sgt.Stone...
Having done some research it seems to link in with Mike Stone, Britain’s longest serving Punch and Judy man and a local...

Lovely postcard featuring Brighton’s “Marine Tavern” pub in Broad Street.
Anyone date it?

(Currently on eBay)

“Characters of Brighton “
One thing that Brighton is not short of is “characters”.
A walk through town and along the seafront confirms that Brighton still has its interesting people.
However historically Brighton also had some unforgettable characters and over the next few weeks I will highlight some favourites starting with:

A cheerful street seller named “Brandy balls”.
Sadly little is known about Brandy other than he was a well known street seller in the late 1800’s.
Such was his notoriety that a postcard was published in around 1910 which was part of the “Brighton celebrities (past and present” series.

When I found this lovely hotel on a postcard on eBay it intrigued me for a number of reasons..

Where is the Albermarle hotel in Brighton?(according to postcard-opposite Palace Pier)

How come it looks so close to the beach?

So I did a little research and discovered that the Albermarle hotel was situated between Steine Street and Manchester Street between 1850 and 1960 when it was demolished to allow the construction of the block of flats that stands there today.

I feel the proximity of the hotel to the beach is more due to the artists interpretation than a change in geography.

Such a shame buildings like the Albermarle were demolished.

Well, another Summer draws to a slow close and autumn beckons.
Brighton City walks has had a great summer with lovely clients from all over the world.
Autumn is a great time to visit the city and take the “Brighton story” tour in less hectic times..
Tours available most days, just call
07941256148 or email: [email protected]

Madeira Terrace, Brighton in better times...
(Postcard courtesy of eBay)

School group visiting Brighton UK?
The "Brighton story" is a 90 minutes city walking tour and is available all year.
The tour is perfect for overseas students visiting Brighton.
(Low cost tour rates for groups)
The tour is given in "easy to understand English".
Winner of Trip Advisor "Certificate of excellence" 2016.
We specialise in German school groups.
🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

Just visit:
www.brightoncitywalks.com
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
+447941256148

Brighton City Walks - Guided Walking Tours in Brighton Guided walks In Brighton; Ideal for visitors, language schools, groups and individuals. 90 minute walking tours with experienced local guide.

Do come along on one of my two tours during 2016 Brighton Fringe:


https://www.brightonfringe.org/box-office/shows/view/brighton-story-original-city-tour


https://www.brightonfringe.org/box-office/shows/view/lost-cinemas-brighton-tour

Lost Cinemas of Brighton Tour Brighton's rich cinema history rediscovered on this acclaimed 90 minute tour. Alongside favourites such as The Regent and The Academy were dozens of smaller and fascinating little local cinemas. These long lost cinemas are brought to life on this truly remarkable guided walk.

Brighton city walks are available all year and on dates and times to suit you.
With beautiful weather now, do take the opportunity of bringing some friends on Brighton's no.1 city tour.