This is a very clear photograph of one of the old West Street private houses, taken on 25 March 1984, when demolition was already threatened. During its long life, exact length unknown, its most prominent occupant was Alderman S.H. Soper, Mayor of Brighton in 1890, who founded his drapery Emporium at 78/83 North Street in 1860. He lived in this house from about 1870 well into the 1900s, after which it became an annex to his nearby store. Later it was made into these three small shops with offices above. Demolished in 1986.
So passes from the scene another part of ”Old Brighton”.
Image Reference: JG_7_121.tif
Date: 1984
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 154x154
Place: Brighton
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