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.
This plaque is to be found in the tunnel of the private gardens of Lewes Crescent.
The corner of North Street leading into Western Road.This building has now been renovated by Metro Bank.
Old signage revealed for a short time during a refit to turn the shop into a cafe.
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.
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