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BUILDING OF THE HOVE SEA WALL.

One of the most important events in the life of Victorian Hove. Until this was built, at high tides the sea frequently swept into and submerged the Brunswick Lawns. The Hove Commissioners decided to build this sea wall from the Brighton boundary to just opposite Adelaide Crescent, a length of about 2000 feet. Under the direction of Sir John Coode the work was commenced in 1884 and completed two years later at a reputed cost of £60000. This photograph of 1885 shows the work in full progress and also depicts the West Pier in all the simple outline of its original form.

Image Reference: JG_11_168.tif
Date: 1885
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 204x155
Place: Hove
Additional Information: Steam engine

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