To be honest I don’t know the history of this sign located on a building in Kemp St in the North Laines. I guess for a newspaper, perhaps related to the old Argus building located nearby.
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Ghost Sign for Automobile Engineer
Grand Parade Garage Located at the bottom of Trafalgar Street Brighton
What is a Ghost Sign?
Old signs preserved on buildings showing the faded legacy of business that have passed. Here is one for the Langham Hotel on Western Road on the border of Brighton & Hove Hot & Cold Water in all rooms !
What is the oldest building in Brighton?
The Church of Saint Nicholas of Myra, usually known as St. Nicholas Church, is an Anglican church in Brighton. It is both the original parish church of Brighton and the oldest surviving building in Brighton. It is located 3 minutes from the Clock Tower. The […]
Phoebe Hessel – the Stepney Amazon
Who was Phoebe Hessel.? She was born in Stepney London. She enlisted in the Army disguised as a a man to be with her lover, and served as a soldier Both remained in the British Army, fought and was wounded in battle in 1745. Finally, […]
Wykeham Terrace Brighton
Wykeham Terrace is a row of 12 early 19th-century houses in central Brighton. It was completed in 1830. An unusual architectural style for Brighton. At one time was a base for the Territorial Army and for former ladies of the night. View an original c1850 lithograph […]
Mount Everest and Brighton ?
What connection is there between Mount Everest and Brighton? Mount Everest was named after George Everest. He is buried in the grounds of St Andrew’s Church on Church Road Hove, The grave can be easily found, near the bus stop entrance. He was made Surveyor […]
Cosmo Sarson Street Art Brighton
With the developments in this street the Angel of Brighton has a limited life, sadly Great piece by Cosmo Sarson
Dockerills Brighton
I have no idea what is going here with this wedding scene in Brighton outside of Dockerills
Where to find street art and graffiti in Brighton
One of the best places to view the vibrant street art in Brighton is Trafalgar Lane. Always worth a regular walk down this lane. The art changes frequently and sadly the best pieces also get tagged quite quickly. This work is by Mazcan