Brighton & Hove
Properties and events in Brighton & Hove
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A Profiles of the Past Exhibition: William Hamlet, a singular artist
The artist William Hamlet the Elder (c.1749-1822) described himself as being, 'From Abroad...' and as '...the most singular artist in the Kingdom'. We now know that Hamlet was of African descent. Join us to learn about him and his family.
A Step Back in Time - A Regency Open Day at Brighton Unitarian Church
Brighton Unitarian Church is hosting a range of free events for Heritage Open Days 2025, during a day long celebration of its construction, 205 years ago in the Regency period.
All Saints’ Church, Patcham
Come and visit our 12th Century church with its fascinating Doom Painting, medieval memorial and gravestones in beautiful Patcham Village.
Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New – a walk with Geoffrey Mead
Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New - a walk with Geoffrey Mead.
Aubrey Beardsley's Brighton tour
Alexia Lazou, Mistress of Line, will lead you on a gentle 90 minute stroll through Brighton, exploring the buildings and places associated with the early life of artist Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898).
Behind the Scenes at Sussex County Cricket Club and Museum
Sussex County Cricket Club was the first First-Class County formed in 1839 and is the oldest professional sports team in the world.
Booth Museum
Museum open day with curator talk and activities at the Booth Museum of Natural History.
Brighton & Hove in Early Film
Join us for the screening of early to mid-20th century short films about the city (then two separate towns), inc. a 1956 work by Brightonian John King.
Brighton & Hove Women's History Group - Heritage Open Days exhibition
We are a local women's history group whose aim is to challenge sexism and prejudice by raising awareness of women's contribution to the history of Sussex, especially in Brighton & Hove.
Brighton & Hove Women's History Group - Heritage Open Days talk
We are a local women's history group whose aim is to challenge sexism and prejudice by raising awareness of women's contribution to the history of Sussex, especially in Brighton & Hove.
Brighton & Hove Women's History Group - Heritage Open Days walk
We are a local women's history group whose aim is to challenge sexism and prejudice by raising awareness of women's contribution to the history of Sussex, especially in Brighton & Hove.
Brighton College History Talk and Tour
The Brighton College Archivist provides a talk on the 175-year history of Brighton College and its buildings, using our wonderful archival collection to help tell the College's story. This will be followed by a full guided tour of the College site.
Brighton Dome Heritage Open Day
A celebration marking 90 years since Brighton Dome's striking Art Deco transformation - a refurbishment that helped shape the venue we know today. Talks, backstage tours and hands-on craft activities for all the family.
Brighton Film Studios - Guided Tour
MetFilm School's Brighton studios tour, led by Alexia Lazou.
Brighton Toy and Model Museum Tours
Discover a magical world of toys and models from the 'Golden Age of Toymaking' at Brighton Toy and Model Museum. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to hear fascinating stories that bring the collection to life!
Brighton Unitarian Church
A historic Regency church with well informed members of the congregation available to explain its history.
Cleaning the loo!
Join us to learn about how our servants' privies were maintained in the Regency period.
Clifton Hill & Montpelier; Brighton's West End – a walk with Geoffrey Mead
Clifton Hill and Montpelier. A walk with Dr Geoffrey Mead.
Discovering Historic Silhouette Machines
200 years ago a series of intriguing 'machines' were invented to make portrait silhouettes. Come along and learn about the history and use of these devices.
Discovering the Paint History in your House
Paint analysis can provide us with both an understanding of the colour history in a building and its overall structural development.