I can add no better description of this lane than that written by the photographer on the back of his original photograph taken somewhere around 1860. I cannot identify this lane with any certainty. The only clue is that the photographer, William Cornish took several photographs in the Withdean, Tongdean Lane, and Peacock Lane area and a century ago there were few other well-defined lanes in this district. My guess is it was at the foot of the old Tongdean Lane that emerged into London Road several yards north of the present road. As an alternative it could have been some distance up Peacock lane looking down to London Road.
Both photographs are, of course, copies of the originals.
Image Reference: JG_34_119.tif
Date: 1860s
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 115x131
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: No comment
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