This photograph provides a view of the beach from roughly opposite the bottom of West Street to the Pier. At this period there was no lower promenade, just a rough gravel path. The tall flagstaff marks the site of the West Battery, removed in 1858. The all–wooden railings were replaced by the present railings in 1886. I should think this photograph dates from about 1884 as the first covered seats on the promenade were introduced in 1883.
Image Reference: JG_01_198.tif
Date: c.1884
Image Details: Original monochrome image
Size of Original: 200x150
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: No comment
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