F. Homewood was in business here from at least 1872. The family were still in business here in 1973 where my research stopped. They may have been there a fair bit longer than that. Over 100 years of family business. Sadly not related to our Homewoods but a family that originated from Cuckfield.
In a shop doorway towards Preston Circus is this little gem. Long may it last!
Herbert Cassey Hosiers were in business at 5 Gardner Street from c.1905 to the early 1960s.
C. Baker & Co., a wholesale tobacconists was at these premises from at least 1947 to the late 1950s.
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.
