Brighton & Hove
Properties and events in Brighton & Hove
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“Death and Mourning in Georgian and Victorian England: Fascinating Rituals and Customs” An Illustrated talk by Sarah Tobias
Explore the fascinating rituals and customs of death and mourning in Georgian and Victorian times with this illustrated talk by Sarah Tobias.
A Profiles of the Past Exhibition: Brighton in shades, silhouette portraiture 1785-1973
200 years of local portrait silhouette heritage.
A Tour of All Saints Church Hove
A tour of this magnificent Grade 1 listed parish church, built in the late 19th century in a Gothic revival style. The building was designed by the great Victorian architect John Loughborough Pearson, who was also the architect of Truro Cathedral.
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
Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll through the streets of the North Laine conservation area looking at aspects of historical and contemporary interest.
Aubrey Beardsley's Brighton tour
Learn about the early life of artist Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898).
AudaTours Brighton Audio Tour: Below the Promenade
Brighton's seafront in working clothes: from Brighton Station and the Royal Pavilion kitchen to the Town Hall basement, West Pier, the Grand and the Fishing Museum, tracing the capstans, footplates and service stairs that kept the resort going.
BBC Studio Tours
Ever wondered how the BBC works?
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.
Benjamin James Smith House, 37, Kensington Place
Named after its first owner, the house was built in 1847 in Brighton's North Laine. It is furnished with antiques from the first half of the 19th century and contains many paintings and a collection of Brighton prints.
BHASVIC Storyworks 'Everyday Histories' - Guided Tours
Tours of old and new buildings running throughout the morning.
BHASVIC Storyworks 'Everyday Histories' - Open Morning
Explore an exhibition of shared stories, people & architecture of the school and college from 1859-2026. A further exhibition of Community History in the magnificent Main Hall. Free Entry. Student-led.
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 display stand and talks
Brighton and Hove Women’s History Group day.
Brighton & Hove Women's History Group talk by Clare Hughes
For HODs 2026, the Brighton and Hove Women’s History Group are giving three talks about some of the women who appear in their latest book.
Brighton & Hove Women's History Group talk by Gerry Holloway
For HODs 2026, the Brighton and Hove Women’s History Group are giving three talks about some of the women who appear in their latest book.
Brighton & Hove Women's History Group talk by Sylvia Bluck
For HODs 2026, the Brighton and Hove Women’s History Group are giving three talks about some of the women who appear in their latest book.
Brighton College History Talk and Tour
The Archivist provides a talk on the everyday lives of pupils and staff over the 175-year history of the College using our wonderful archival collection to help tell their stories. This will be followed by a full guided tour of the College.
Brighton Quakers
Brighton Friends' Meeting House, the home of Brighton Quakers - open for HODs 2026
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!