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MARINE PARADE

Here is a photograph, which gives food for thought. Obviously, it shows Marine Parade and the Aquarium Clock Tower but what was the reason for the continuous wooden planking?
My theory is that this was erected during the building of the Aquarium to protect bystanders from falling the considerable distance into the area of the entrance steps, many feet below. If I am right, the period would be 1871-2.
The lamppost stands at the corner of Charles Street, and the advertisement is for W. Gilburd & Son, wine, spirit, ale and porter merchants, who were also the proprietors of the Pier Hotel.

Image Reference: JG_06_019.tif
Date: 1871-1872
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 242x130
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: ©Philippe Garner

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