Preston Street has always been vibrant. In 1918 there were 37 different types of business, excluding accommodation. These businesses tended toward the top end of the market. There was antique furniture and two motor garages. There was a milliner and two photographers (expensive to take photos, expensive to have them taken). There were three specialists …
So, this is what the RSAS area looked like in 1822. In the north of the area was Clarence Place – the present north side of Clarence Square. At the far right-hand side of Clarence Place is the Prince of Wales pub, first licenced in 1864. On the left of our area are the first …
Where was Ronald A.F.Guimaraens (1873-1949) standing when he painted this scene entitled “Near Russell Square”? Are there any clues which might date the painting? Contact the Regency Square Area Society if you have any bright ideas. These will be passed on to Brighton Museum who are keen to have more information about the work.
Tucked away in Queensbury Mews there is a little gem. Formerly a church, now a beautiful home, this tiny building is a still a fascinating and valuable part of our community. To find out more about its history, read the article below.
It is 2.50 on 20th September 1931: a quiet Sunday afternoon in Regency Square. It has been a busy week in the boarding house at number 45 but for just for a few hours, Isabella Hargreaves and her companion, 16 year-old Hilda Lawford, are resting in the basement. The doorbell rings and Hilda, more a domestic …
Ken Kennar, a founding member of our Society, died in August 2010. He had lived in the same house in Russell Square since 1938. Shortly before he died he talked with Roger Hinton about his memories of his life in Brighton.
