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LAWSON'S CORNER, OLD STEINE.

Just prior to demolition. This is another historic site. On this spot originally stood a library that was the first building erected to the East of the Steine. In 1760, when the old town extended westwards from the Steine to West Street, Bakers’ Library was erected here and stood in complete isolation for 30 years, for it was not until 1790 that other houses were built on each side of it. In 1806, this original building was removed, and replaced by that shown in the photograph. Until 1840 the new building continued to be used as a library. It was then converted into shops, known as 16, 17 and 18 Old Steine. For upwards of 60 years, No. 16, facing St James’s Street, was occupied by Messrs. Lawsons, the well known jewellers and watchmakers, hence the name “Lawsons’ Corner”. This view shows the Old Steine frontage in its last stages of delapidation. The central door was the original entrance to the library.

Image Reference: JG_10_082.tif
Date: 1934
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 98x155
Place: Brighton
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