A present-day copy of a remarkable photograph, taken in 1868 or 1869. It shows the demolition of very old buildings on the south side of Pool Valley for the purpose of clearing a large area of ground in readiness for the building of Brill’s Baths (1869-1929) affectionately remembered by many old Brightonians. The tall building at the left was the rear of Geere’s White Horse Hotel, a fine photograph of which can be seen on a nearby page. Just to the left of the top-hatted gentlemen and through the derelict pillars can be seen, at No.4 Pool Valley, the oyster rooms of Charles Cheesman, shell fishmonger.
Image Reference: JG_09_071.tif
Date: 1868-9
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 201x141
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: Smith's photographic studio
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