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BRIGHTON AQUARIUM

The old aquarium was opened in 1872. At first it prospered, but its fortunes declined and it was sold to the Corporation for £30,000 in 1901. As the years passed it fell into greater delapidation and was demolished in 1927. Rebuilding commenced the next year, and the present Aquarium was opened in June 1929. At this period, the eastern end of the Aquarium was the terminus of the Southdown buses, two of which, with solid tyres are shown below. Note also the long line of old fashioned chars-a-banc. At the Ex-Service Men’s Club, by the bus terminus, one could enjoy (?) an evening’s dancing, on the stone floor, for the modest sum of 3d. The permanent central refuge between the Aquarium and the Steine was first introduced in 1925.

Image Reference: JG_04_171.tif
Date: 1922
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 220x122
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: Beach huts.

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