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.

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.


J. Smith & Son. Heating and Lighting and General Engineers was in business at these premises from c.1876/77 to the late 1950s.

Captain William Pechell was killed before Sebastopol in 1855. His father George was an MP for Brighton for 25 years.

Temporarily uncovered whilst the tunnel was being strengthened to preserve it for many years to come.

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.