In the late 1850s, or early 1860s, three large houses were built lying well back from the main London Road, and to the north of Vardean Road. They were named Fircroft, Effingham Lodge and Laine House and are still called these today, a century later.
Two of the houses are now owned by Brighton Corporation, Fircroft being empty and very dilapidated. Effingham Lodge is let on a short lease but Laine House is still in private occupation though the Corporation has an option to purchase it later when available. All three houses have extensive gardens both at front and rear while behind is a stretch of land, three and a half acres in all, bought by the Corporation in 1954.
Image Reference: JG_34_048.tif
Date: 1969
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 152x111
Place: Brighton
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