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THE CENTRAL VALLEY FROM THE SOUTH-EAST

This is a fascinating panoramic view of Brighton, extending to its northern limits. It is, of course, a copy of a very old and faded photograph. The photographer was standing about half way up Richmond Street, facing west across the valley. The field, to the right, was part of Chate’s Richmond Dairy Farm, and the first house down Richmond Street, from the photographer, was the home of William Chate. Numbered 34, it still stands today (1975). The houses next beyond, the backs of which can be seen, were in Liverpool Street. St Peter’s Church, Brighton station and Railway Works are clearly seen, as is also St. Bartholomew’s Church. It is this, which gives the only reliable clue to the year of the photograph. The scaffolding visible on two sides of the building shows it was under construction, so the year would be 1873 or more likely 1874. To the right of it can be seen the small brick Mission Church, built in 1866. Note the fields on either side of the Lees Viaduct! At the extreme left is Mocatta’s railway terminus building in its original unencumbered state and the long, low train shed. To the right, look at the central arch of the Viaduct, and note that the left side of Preston Road (then Roseneath Terrace) had been built, but not the right, and that Argyle Road and Campbell Road were not there.

Image Reference: JG_27_052.tif
Date: c.1874
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 195x150
Place: Brighton
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