Two decades after the original Encyclopaedia of Brighton by Tim Carder was published, the fascinating, informative and entertaining New Encyclopaedia of Brighton by acclaimed biographer Rose Collis combines the best of the original text with hundreds of new subjects.
Alphabetically-ordered, the New Encyclopaedia of Brighton illustrates the city’s rich and diverse social history, from ‘Abattoirs’ to ‘Zap Club’. Sections include Black Brighton, Foodie Brighton, Gay Brighton, Green Brighton and Jewish Brighton to Housing, Indian Soldiers and WWI and II.
There are profiles of leading lights in business, politics, literature and entertainment, including Ellen Nye Chart, Maria Fitzherbert, Robin Maugham, Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, Lord Alfred Douglas and Martha Gunn. ‘Pull-out’ quotes about the city, dating from the early 18th century, and ‘one-off’ facts vividly demonstrate Brighton’s idiosyncratic history. Essential ‘lists’ include ‘Brighton in Art’, ‘Brighton by the Book’ and ‘Filmed in Brighton’
Converting the book into an electronic version has enabled many sections to be updated since it was published in June 2010, including those on Amex Stadium, Notable Churches, Brighton Centre, Seafront, Old Steine, Corporation, and Gay Brighton.
Whether read for fun, education or reference by visitors and residents alike, The New Encyclopaedia of Brighton is the definitive book about Brighton.
PRAISE FOR ‘THE NEW ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRIGHTON’
The New Encyclopaedia Of Brighton, an excellent tome on the history of our great city full of facts and fun. That indeed is the Collis way, loads of info delivered with charming informality and with plenty of anecdotal chuckles along the way.’ Andrew Kay, The Latest
‘Impeccably researched, the long-awaited New Encyclopaedia of Brighton is an unmitigated triumph, which will delight and inform Brighton residents and keen historians alike.’ The Argus
‘I can’t recommend it enough to anybody who has any kind of interest in Brighton’s history’ Robert Stuart Nemeth, The Latest Homes
‘I was hooked as soon as I opened the front cover. ..The thing I really love about this book is that wherever you open it, it’s guaranteed to be riveting...Just make sure you buy it if you have any interest in Brighton whatsoever.’ Waterstone’s
The New Encyclopaedia of Brighton by Rose Collis (based on the original by Tim Carder). Published by Brighton & Hove Libraries.
Alphabetically-ordered, the New Encyclopaedia of Brighton illustrates the city’s rich and diverse social history, from ‘Abattoirs’ to ‘Zap Club’. Sections include Black Brighton, Foodie Brighton, Gay Brighton, Green Brighton and Jewish Brighton to Housing, Indian Soldiers and WWI and II.
There are profiles of leading lights in business, politics, literature and entertainment, including Ellen Nye Chart, Maria Fitzherbert, Robin Maugham, Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, Lord Alfred Douglas and Martha Gunn. ‘Pull-out’ quotes about the city, dating from the early 18th century, and ‘one-off’ facts vividly demonstrate Brighton’s idiosyncratic history. Essential ‘lists’ include ‘Brighton in Art’, ‘Brighton by the Book’ and ‘Filmed in Brighton’
Converting the book into an electronic version has enabled many sections to be updated since it was published in June 2010, including those on Amex Stadium, Notable Churches, Brighton Centre, Seafront, Old Steine, Corporation, and Gay Brighton.
Whether read for fun, education or reference by visitors and residents alike, The New Encyclopaedia of Brighton is the definitive book about Brighton.
PRAISE FOR ‘THE NEW ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRIGHTON’
The New Encyclopaedia Of Brighton, an excellent tome on the history of our great city full of facts and fun. That indeed is the Collis way, loads of info delivered with charming informality and with plenty of anecdotal chuckles along the way.’ Andrew Kay, The Latest
‘Impeccably researched, the long-awaited New Encyclopaedia of Brighton is an unmitigated triumph, which will delight and inform Brighton residents and keen historians alike.’ The Argus
‘I can’t recommend it enough to anybody who has any kind of interest in Brighton’s history’ Robert Stuart Nemeth, The Latest Homes
‘I was hooked as soon as I opened the front cover. ..The thing I really love about this book is that wherever you open it, it’s guaranteed to be riveting...Just make sure you buy it if you have any interest in Brighton whatsoever.’ Waterstone’s
The New Encyclopaedia of Brighton by Rose Collis (based on the original by Tim Carder). Published by Brighton & Hove Libraries.
