This photograph, of 1935, shows the rural appearance of the original, rough road, dating from the early 1920s. Building of these houses, by a Mr. J. M. Weeks started about 1920 when this area was outside Brighton in Patcham parish. The name Eldred was taken from the Curwen family who were the principal landowners in this district.
Before building started, this was all woodland locally known as Withdean Woods.
Image Reference: JG_34_191.tif
Date: 1935
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 183x155
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: No comment
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