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Work commences on the restoration of the Volk’s Railway

January 6, 2019October 30, 2017
Work commences on the restoration of the Volk's Railway 1 (c) Carol Homewood brightongirl.org.uk

What great work the team are doing!

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Work starts on the demolition of Circus Street School

January 7, 2019September 10, 2017
Circus Street School 1 (c) Carol Homewood brightongirl.org.uk

It is making way for Student accommodation, homes, offices and new teaching facilities for the University of Brighton.

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The demolition of the Atilla and Jubilee Buildings at the Royal Sussex County Hospital

January 7, 2019March 9, 2017
The demolition of the Atilla and Jubilee Buildings at the Royal Sussex County Hospital 1 (c) Carol Homewood brightongirl.org.uk

The Atilla Building was built c. 1853 as the Female Orphan Asylum. The orphanage remained here until 1936 when it was moved to Rosaz House in Bristol Gate.

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Work continues on demolishing American Express in Edward Street

January 6, 2019February 23, 2017
Work continues on demolishing American Express in Edward Street 1 (c) Carol Homewood brightongirl.org.uk

 

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Demolition has started on the American Express building in Edward Street

January 6, 2019September 6, 2016
Demolition started on the American Express building in Edward Street 1 (c) Carol Homewood brightongirl.org.uk

What a massive demolition job!

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Demolition starts on the shelter hall at the bottom of West Street

January 6, 2019August 26, 2016
Demolition of the shelter hall at the bottom of West Street begins 1 (c) Carol Homewood brightongirl.org.uk

A new shelter hall to go up in its place.

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The Opening of the i360

December 29, 2018August 4, 2016
i360 opening 1 (c) Carol Homewood www.brightongirl.org.uk

The fireworks were cancelled due to high winds that day.

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The Demolition of Thwaites Garage at 33 Mighell Street

January 6, 2019June 6, 2016
The Demolition of Thwaites Garage at 33 Mighell Street 1 (c) Carol Homewood brightongirl.org.uk

Five four bedroom houses are planned for this site facing on to Carlton Hill.

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Valley Gardens revamp Oct 2018 2 (c) Carol Homewood www.brightongirl.org.uk

Valley Gardens Redevelopment – Oct 2018

October 30, 2018

Work has now commenced on controversial plans to alter the traffic flow and accessibility of the area between St. Peter’s and Pool Valley.

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Pelham Terrace on Lewes Road

October 1, 2018

Days are numbered for most of the buildings along Pelham Terrace, Lewes Road.

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Pink Coconut 2018 1 (c) Carol Homewood www.brightongirl.org.uk

Pink Coconut Night Club / Sherry’s Dance Hall

July 27, 2018

Demolition has started of the old Pink Coconut Night Club.

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Demolition has started on the Astoria Cinema, Gloucester Place

May 30, 2018

Built in 1933. Closed as a cinema in the late 1970s, it became a Bingo Hall. This closed in 1997.

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