Smith Hannington opened his first store at number 3 North Street in 1808 expanding to further premises in 1816 after receiving the Royal Warrant and an inheritance from his mother.
Hanningtons ceased trading in 2001.
I was kindly allowed to visit and take photos of what little remains of the old Slipper Baths in North Road
How overlooked is this little place? It doesn’t look like much has changed here over the years.
The corner of North Street leading into Western Road.This building has now been renovated by Metro Bank.
Catch this shop in the right light and you can spot the old shop signage shining through.
A selection of my photographs available mounted from just £10 each.
Work has now commenced on controversial plans to alter the traffic flow and accessibility of the area between St. Peter’s and Pool Valley.
Days are numbered for most of the buildings along Pelham Terrace, Lewes Road.
Demolition has started of the old Pink Coconut Night Club.
Built in 1933. Closed as a cinema in the late 1970s, it became a Bingo Hall. This closed in 1997.
A fantastic place to share your old Brighton pics and memories with other Brightonians.
