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MADEIRA PLACE

Dilapidation in derelict houses in Madeira Place, whose name was changed from German Place, for obvious reasons during World War 1. These one-time elegant houses were built early in the nineteenth century, some occupied as lodging houses from the start. In recent years they were used as flats and offices, with consequent decay. Here, on 24 August 1980, the buildings 20/24, on the east side, stand empty and bereft of balconies. Probably the most interesting of these was No 20, Hazel House, the garage premises. For many years in the last century the large expanse of land behind it was used for livery stables, then as Shelvey’s Mineral Water Factory before passing to the Motor Trade. Such a large site, close to Marine Parade, was bound to attract developers, with the result that all buildings were demolished in August 1984, and the inevitable block of new offices will arise in due course.

Image Reference: JG_22_083.tif
Date: 1980
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 124x117
Place: Brighton
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