Open Door - 2004 revue

1 . The Regency Town House

13 Brunswick Square
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1EH

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 12 September, 10.00am - 1.00pm

Contact: Briony Salton
01273 206306

Notes: no wheelchair access, toilets available, children welcome.

Information: The Regency Town House is a grade 1 Listed terraced home of the mid-1820s being developed as a heritage centre and museum to focus on the architecture and social history of Brighton & Hove between the 1780s and 1840s.

Both the house at No.13 and its basement annex at No.10 will be open and room stewards will be on hand to answer questions. For more information about The Regency Town House project see www.rth.org.uk.

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2 . Sussex Masonic Centre

25 Queens Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 3YH

Guided Tours Only
Sunday 12 September, 9:30am and 11:30am
fully booked

Tours must be booked in advance by 6 September as there are limited places available. Spaces will be allocated on a 'first-come first-served' basis. To book, send a SAE to Mr. Reg Barrow at the address above.

Contact: Briony Salton
01273 206306.

Notes: no wheelchair access, no children under 13.

Information: The Sussex Masonic Centre is a deceptively large grade II Listed building, designed by architects Denman & Son. The foundation stone was laid in 1919 and the building was complete in 1928. The interior and exterior remain almost unaltered and reflect the decor and style of the 1920s. The curator will give a short talk before conducting the tours, which will include the main lodge room.

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3 . The Old Market

The Old Market
11a Upper Market Street
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1AS

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Contact: Caroline Brown
01273 736222

Notes: wheelchair access, children welcome, toilets available.

Information: This building has an interesting story. It was first built as the main market for the Brunswick Town development in 1828. The market was a failure and the building was subsequently used as a school, riding academy and warehouse. Thereafter, it was left unused for a number of years until restoration began in 1995. Now the building is a popular arts centre for the community.

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4 . Jill Windmill

Clayton
West Sussex

Open For Viewing
Sunday 12 September, 11.00am - 5.00pm

Contact: Simon Potter
jillwindmill@hotmail.com

Notes: wheelchair access to Roundhouse only, Braille information sheet available, children welcome, no toilet.

Information: The Jack and Jill Windmills are set in a beautiful location, high on the South Downs, but they are more than just a pretty sight. Jill is a fully restored Post Mill, originally built in Brighton in 1821 and moved to her present location in 1852.The tea shop is cheap 'n' cheerful with lots of home-made goodies. Note: Jack Windmill is privately owned and is not open to the public.

For further information see the Jill Windmill website at:
www.jillwindmill.org.uk [external link]

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5 . Aldrich Library

University of Brighton
Cockroft Building
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4GJ

Open For Viewing
Friday 10 September, 9.00am - 5:30pm
Sunday 12 September, 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Contact: Lyn Turpin
01273 642755

Notes: wheelchair access via a lift, toilets available.

Information: As one of the few contemporary buildings taking part in 'Open Door' the Aldrich library is particularly interesting. The building, opened in 1996, was designed by architects Long & Kentish to be 'light, airy and inviting', - long gone are the days of rows of dark and dusty shelves!

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6 . Duke Of York's Cinema

Duke of York's Cinema
Preston Circus
Brighton
BN1 4NA

Open For Viewing
Sunday 12 September, 11.00am- 1.00pm (the cinema will be open for film screenings later in the day).

Contact: Jon Barrenechea
01273 602503

Notes: full wheelchair access except for the bar, concession stand for refreshments, toilets available. There will be a small display about the history of the building.

Information: The site of the cinema was originally occupied by the Amber Ale Brewery but was bought by Mrs. Violette Melnotte - Wyatt in 1908, who then commissioned the building of a new cinema on the site. It was designed by theater architect C.E.Clayton and opened on 22nd September 1910, seating 800 people and being considered the height of luxury. The Edwardian Baroque facade remains largely unaltered, although originally it was topped by two small domes. Interestingly the cinema was not named, as is commonly misconstrued, after George V - Duke of York, but after the Theatre of the same name in London, which was also built by Violette Melnotte - Wyatt and her husband.

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7 . Brighton Fishing Museum

201 Kings Road Arches
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1NB

Open For Viewing and Guided Tours
Saturday 11th September, 11.00 am- 5.00pm
Sunday 12th September, 11.00 am- 5.00pm

Tours can be booked in advance for groups of 4 or more people by contacting Victor on the number provided below before 10 September.

Contact: Victor Middleton
01273 723064 or 732145

Notes: wheelchair access to all of museum except the gallery to view boat, continuous audio commentary. No disabled toilets, but toilets available nearby on the seafront. Tactile tours are available.

Information: This Museum is housed in one of the seafront arches, which have been used by working fishermen since the 1860s. The centerpiece is a full-size clinker-built Sussex beach fishing boat, and the museum's archive of local fishing and family history is freely accessible to the public.

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8 . National Museum of Penny Slot Machines

Kings Road Arches
Lower Promenade
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2LN

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 12.00 noon - 6.00pm
Sunday 12 September, 12.00 noon - 6.00pm

Contact: Briony
01273 206306

Notes: wheelchair access, tactile tours, no toilets.

Information: Part of the National Fairground Museum/Local Collection; this is a working museum with an intriguing variety of (largely) non-electronic automatic entertainments dating from the 1890s, with complementary decorations and coinage. 'Good Old Fashioned Fun'.

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9 . The Volks Railway Engineering Arch

Arch 285
Madeira Drive
Brighton
Sussex
BN2 1EN
(Madeira Drive will be closed to traffic on the 12th so access to the arch will be via the steps between Madeira Drive and Marine Parade).

Guided Tours Only (lasting approximately 15 minutes)
Sunday 12 September, 2.00pm every 15 mins until 4.00pm.
fully booked

Tours must be booked in advance as limited spaces are available. Book online with the link below or phone the contact. Each tour recipient will be offered a free ticket to ride the Volks Railway system during the Sunday afternoon.

Contact: Contact: Briony
01273 206306

Notes: toilets available only at Aquarium and Marina Stations - disabled toilets available opposite Aquarium Station ( 25 yards ). For those journeying on the railway, ramp and handrails are available, driver will assist where required.

Information: Built and opened in 1883 by local inventor Magnus Volk, this was the first public electric railway in the UK. It runs from Brighton Pier to Black Rock, near Brighton Marina, considerably more than its original quarter-mile journey. The track is right next to the beach and it is a lovely little ride along the seafront in open-sided carriages. A long running and ever popular attraction.

Please note that these tours will be cancelled if there is any problem with the railway.

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10 . The Grange Museum

The Green
Rottingdean
East Sussex
BN2 7HA

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 12 September, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
fully booked

Additionally, there will be a special talk, lasting approximately 40 minutes, by Michael Smith on Saturday 11 September at 12.00 noon. Michael will be talking about the history of The Grange and Rottingdean. If the weather allows, he will also be leading a short excursion around the village green and the Kipling garden).
tickets available

Places for this event must be booked in advance by contacting Michael Smith on 01273 303719, between 27 August and 10 September. Leave on answer phone your name, contact telephone and number of tickets required.

Contact: Brian Wholey
01273 307759 or 01273 301004

Notes: no toilets except in tea garden, children welcome if accompanied by an adult, limited wheelchair access.

Information: This charming Georgian building which has a great historical interest, is situated in the most attractive part of the village and houses an Art Gallery and Museum which is now managed on a voluntary basis by The Rottingdean Preservation Society. There are varied Exhibitions of work in the Gallery by Sussex artists, schools and others - these change every few weeks. The permanent displays are of Kipling and Burne-Jones.

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11 . West Blatchington Windmill

Holmes Avenue
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 7LE

Open For Viewing
Sunday 12 September, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Contact: Peter Hill
01273 776017

Notes: wheelchair access to whole of ground floor, disabled toilets, children welcome. Refreshments will be available in the north barn throughout the afternoon.

Information: Dating from the 1820s, this grade II Listed building still has all the original mill workings in place over five floors. Discover how grain is turned into flour in a traditional windmill, and explore a fascinating display of historical milling and agricultural exhibits including a thresher and an oat crusher.

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12 . Old Ship Hotel Wine Cellars

31 Kings Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1NR

Guided Tours Only (taking approximately 30 minutes).
Saturday 11 September, 11.00am and 12.00 noon.
fully booked

Tours must be booked in advance. There are limited places available. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first come first served basis. To book, call Natalie on the contact details below by Friday 10 September.

Contact: Natalie
01273 766110

Notes: wheelchair access for smaller non-motorised chairs, toilets and disabled toilets available on the premises. Children welcome.

Information: The impressive Old Ship Hotel has been recently refurbished and restored to its former glory. This Open Door you are offered the opportunity to see the Hotel's historic wine cellars. Visitors will also be shown the Paganini Ballroom and the Regency Suite.

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13 . St Andrews Chapel

Waterloo Street
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1AQ
(The chapel is located at the south end of the street on the east side).

Open For Viewing and Guided Tours available- starting on the hour.
Saturday 11 September, 11.00am - 4.00pm

The Custodian will be on hand throughout the day to answer visitors questions. Additionally, five 30 min guided tours are offered, each starting on the hour. In the evening a free concert is offered entitled "O Virgo Splendens" (music in praise of the Virgin Mary from Medieval and Renaissance Spain). Tickets for the concert are not required, availability is on a first come first served basis.

Contact: Mike Robins
01273 326491

Notes: no wheelchair access, no toilets available on the premises. Children welcome.

Information: St. Andrews was built in 1827-8 and was designed by Charles Barry. It exhibits Italianate style, with traces of Quattrocento influence in the main doorway and bell tower openings. Originally the chapel consisted of nave only, but a chancel was added by Barry's son in 1882. The church was further beautified in 1925 when Randoll Blacking added superb baldacchinos for altar and font to fulfill the parish priest's desire that St Andrew's should become 'a little bit of Italy in Waterloo Street'. The chapel is no longer in regular use as a place of worship but public access is provided on a regular basis.

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14 . Rottingdean Windmill

Beacon Hill
Rottingdean
East Sussex
(off the A259, just west of Rottingdean Village)

Open For Viewing
Sunday 12 September, 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Contact: John Cooper
01273 306910

Notes: no wheelchair access, no toilets, children welcome.

Information: A black Smock Mill believed to date from 1802, which milled until 1881. It now stands as a major landmark on the Downs on the coast road to Brighton, overlooking a Pitch & Putt golf course. Representatives from the Rottingdean Preservation Society and the Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society along with the mill wright Paul Rigden will be on hand to answer visitors questions.

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15 . Bodhisattva Buddhist Centre

3 Lansdowne Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1DN

Open For Viewing
Sunday 12 September, 10.00am - 5.00pm

Contact: Michael Rose
01273 732917

Notes: no wheelchair access. People will be around to answer questions. Toilets available, children welcome. Also open from 2.00pm - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday, when someone will be available to make a cup of tea and show you around.

Information: Formerly a convent, this grade II Listed building has been though many changes over the years. It became derelict and was squatted during the 1990's. However, since being purchased by a community of Buddhists, the building has been secured and is now undergoing renovation. "The Bodhisattva Centre" houses two beautiful shrine rooms and the largest statue of Buddha in East Sussex. Also a Peace Garden is open to the public all year round.

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16 . 157 Kingsway

157 Kingsway
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 4GR

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 10.00am -12.00pm

Contact: Pat Rodway
01273 777736

Notes: full wheelchair access including lifts. Toilets and limited parking also available

Information: 157 is a Art Deco masterpiece and a trip to this magnificent building is not to be missed for fans of the genre. Designed in 1934 by architect Robert Cromie (renowned for his cinema designs) 157 was built for eccentric millionaire Ian Stewart Miller a man who had made fortunes in iron and steel industries and who was a well known film director of the period. With these cinematic interest it is perhaps not surprising that 157's interior is dominated by cinema-like features.

So particular was Miller that his home should be unique that upon completion of the building program he had all the surplus hand made bricks buried so that no one could imitate the extraordinary green exterior he had created.

Today the property is now known as Barford Court and is a Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution nursing and residential care home which successful marries the original house with a purpose-built extension and a conservatory overlooking elegant gardens.

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17 . Middle Street Synagogue

Middle Street
Brighton
East Sussex
(The synagogue is located midway along the east side of the street)

Open For Viewing
Sunday 12 September, 11.00am - 4.00pm

Contact: Martyn Cooperman
01273 223206

Notes: one step at the entrance of the building, but otherwise there is full wheel chair access and there are guides available, toilets available, children welcome.

Information: In 1874 a project for a new synagogue in Brighton was put out to tender. It was won by Thomas Lainson, a well known local architect and the new synagogue opened in 1875. The exterior has been described as both Byzantine and Romanesque and looks slightly out of place in its side street home.

The interior, described by Anthony Dale as amongst the most splendid synagogue interiors in Europe, it certainly is quite spectacular. It was originally fairly plain, but between 1880 - 1915, donations gradually furnished the building with wrought iron, brass work and stained glass windows, transforming it into the lavish interior that can be seen today. The building now has grade 2* Listed status and despite dwindling numbers is still used regularly for worship.

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18 . Brighton Unitarian Church

New Road
Brighton
East Sussex
(north end of street on the west side)

Open For Viewing
Friday 10 September, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 12 September, 12.00 noon - 3.00pm
Monday 13 September, 10.00am- 3.00pm

Contact: Reverend Jane Barton
01273 696022

Notes: full wheelchair access, children welcome, toilets available. Please note there will be a service between 11.00 -12.00 noon on Sunday 12 September prior to the Church opening.

Information: The church was built on land purchased from the Prince Regent, in 1820 by well known local architect Amon Henry Wilds. The Greek portico is based on the Temple of Theseus in Athens and was refurbished in 1966. Attractive stained glass windows are an interesting feature of a simple recently renovated and decorated interior.

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19 . Marlborough House

54 Old Steine
Brighton
East Sussex

Guided Tours Only (taking approximately 60 minutes).
Saturday 11 September, at 3.00pm and 5.00pm
fully booked

Tours must be booked in advance by 10 September as there are limited places available. To book, use the web link below or telephone Nick Tyson on 01273 206306.

Contact: Nick Tyson
01273 206306

Notes: no wheelchair access, no toilets, older children welcome but it should be noted that the tour is designed for adults with a strong interest in Georgian history.

Information: Marlborough House was originally built c1765 for Samuel Shergold, proprietor of the Castle Hotel. It was sold to the fourth Duke of Marlborough shortly after and in 1786 sold again, to William Gerard Hamilton MP, who had the house extensively remodeled by Robert Adam. It was Adam who designed the facade that can be seen today and much of his characteristic work remains inside. Marlborough House has recently been sold into private ownership and an extensive renovation programme is currently underway. Visitors will be amongst the first to hear about the fully restored facade, which once again reflects Adam's original design.

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20 . The Theatre Royal

New Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1SD

Guided Tours Only (taking approximately 60 minutes).
Saturday 11 September, first tour 1.00pm and commencing every 30 mins thereafter until 7.00pm.

These tours are not pre-bookable, but are supplied on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Contact: Stage Door
01273 764400

Notes: wheelchair access to auditorium and stage areas only, children welcome if accompanied by adult, accessible toilets available.

Information: The history of this beautiful grade II Listed building dates back almost 200 years. The Prince of Wales gave his Royal Assent for the building of a theatre on the New Road site in the summer of 1806. Following this the Theatre in its original format was built in an unprecedented 10 months and first opened its doors to the public in 1807. Theatre Royal Brighton soon became one of the most popular venues in the country attracting both audiences and star names alike, from Laurence Olivier, Noel Coward and Marlene Deitrich to the modern day stars of today such as Joan Collins, Timothy West and Jerry Hall. Theatre Royal Brighton is now part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, the second largest theatre group in the West End and separately the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 22 venues. In recent years the Theatre Royal Brighton has firmly established itself as the flag ship entertainment venue in Sussex.
Come and See!

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21 . Ashcombe Toll House, near Lewes

Kingston, off A27

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 12 noon - 5.00pm

Contact: Barry Gray
01323 726201

Notes: access into the toll house is via a step. Directions: Follow the A27 from Brighton to Lewes. At the west end of the Lewes by-pass there is a roundabout - take the exit marked Kingston. The Toll House is the small circular domed building between the dual carriageway and the road to Kingston village. Parking is available in an adjacent lay-by. No toilets, children welcome.

Information: This grade II Listed building is the remaining one of a pair, constructed about 1820 at the eastern end of the Lewes - Brighton turnpike. It went out of use about 1871 when the Turnpike Trust was wound up. Although referred to as a 'Toll House', research undertaken by this trust and others, indicates that it was probably a Turnpike 'lengthsmans' hut associated with the now vanished Toll house situated on the north side of the old Turnpike. just off A27, Kingston.

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22 . Montpelier Hall

Montpelier Terrace
Brighton
East Sussex
(just off Montpelier Road, behind Waitrose)

Guided Tours Only (approximately 30 minutes long)
Friday 10 September, 10.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday 11 September, 10.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday 12 September, 10.00am to 6.00pm
Monday 13 September, 10.00am to 6.00pm

Tours will start on the hour and half hour, and must be booked in advance, these can be reserved along with a cream tea. To book, call Roger on 01273 203599 by 9 September. All staff will appear in period costume and livery throughout the weekend.

Contact: Roger Amerena
01273 203599

Notes: no wheelchair access, toilets available. Visitors who have not ordered a cream tea when making their reservation, can order one upon arrival. Visitors should plan 1 hour for whole visit, 30 mins for tours and tea 30 mins a piece.

Information: Montpelier Hall was built in 1846 from designs by the well known Brighton architect Amon Henry Wilds. It has 4 floors, 22 rooms and a ghost! The house has an interesting history, having been owned by many notable figures from Brighton's history including its original owner Henry Smithers - the sixth mayor of Brighton and owner of the Brewery, and Sir Joseph Ewart, mayor of Brighton three times, between 1891 - 94. Now run as a guest house, the present owner, Mr. Amerena, has done his utmost to keep the original fittings and where necessary has carried out restoration work in keeping with the original design. Future work includes the replacement of the veranda canopy, the plans of which will be available to see on the weekend. The garden is quite fantastic and is also mostly in its original format. It has many interesting features such as furniture from HMS Ganges by Lutyens and a 100+ year old Mulberry Tree which is possibly the best example of a Mulberry Tree in the UK!

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23 . Roedean School

Roedean School
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 5RQ

Guided Tours Only
Friday 10 September, 2.30pm
Saturday 11 September, 2.30pm
Sunday 12 September, 2.30pm
Monday 13 September, 2.30pm

These tours must be booked in advance and are supplied on a 'first come, first served' basis. To reserve a ticket call Sarah Dee on the contact number below.

Contact: Sarah Dee
01273 667578

Notes: children welcome when accompanied by an adult, no wheelchair access, toilets available.

Information: Founded in 1885, Roedean moved to its present site in 1898. The school is renowned for its imposing architecture and splendid position above the cliffs, overlooking the sea. Despite being a Brighton icon however, relatively few ever see Roedean's distinguished interiors . This year join Senior Mistress Ms Sarah Dee for a walk around the schools areas of special interest.

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24 . Brighton College

Eastern Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 0AL

Guided Tours Only (approximately 40 mins)
Saturday 11 September, 2.30pm
Sunday 12 September, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
fully booked

Tours must be booked in advance, to reserve tickets call reception on 01273 704200 by Friday 10 September.

Contact: Reception
01273 704200

Notes: children welcome if accompanied by an adult, toilets available, no wheelchair access.

Information: The College is situated in the Kemp Town district to the east of Brighton. The main block of buildings, designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, RA, were built between 1848 and 1862. Additions were made to the design by Sir Thomas Jackson, RA, an Old Brightonian in 1885.

A computing and Mathematics Centre, The Lester Building, was built in 1986. The Harder Room, a small performance space, was opened by Sir Michael Harder in 1995 as part of the college's 150th Anniversary Celebrations. The Performing Arts Centre, incorporating the Café de Paris, music rooms and the Dance Studio, was opened in the summer of 2000. Since then, the Art School, the Science Building and four of the houses have undergone major renovations.

Tours for Open Door will be provided, focusing in particular on the Chapel, Dining Hall and Library.

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25 . St Dunstan's

Greenways
Ovingdean
East Sussex
BN2 7BS

Guided Tours Only (taking approximately 90 mins)
Friday 10 September, at 10.00am and 2.00pm
Saturday 11 September, at 10.00am and 2.00pm
Monday 13 September, at 10.00am and 2.00pm
fully booked

Tours must be booked in advance by the day of the tour at the latest, there are limited places available. To book call the reception at St Dunstans on the contact number below.

Contact: Reception (Bill Lyth)
01273 307811

Notes: wheelchair access, toilets and disabled toilets, children welcome

Information: St Dunstan's was founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson Bt. GBE. Its remit was originally to help soldiers and sailors, blinded in the First World War. Today it helps those who had served their country and became visually impaired through an accident, illness or age.

St Dunstan's Brighton centre, was designed by architect by Frances Lorne and completed in 1938. From the outside it resembles an aeroplane resting on a hill, with a rounded glass cockpit gleaming in the sun. Thousands of people drive past the building on a daily basis, few of these ever visit the interior. This weekend you have a unique opportunity to explore St Dunstan's and the work of the organisation itself.

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26 . The Regency Society: Plaque Trails Launch

St Andrew's Chapel
Waterloo Street
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1AQ
(The chapel is located towards the south end of the street on the east side).

'WALK the WALKS' Launch Event
Friday 10 September, 5.00pm

Contact: John Small
01273 737434

Notes: no wheelchair access, no toilets available on the premises. Children welcome.

Information: The Regency Society of Brighton & Hove has published three pocket-sized pamphlets with maps describing and pinpointing many of the plaques which commemorate well-known people who lived or stayed in the Brighton & Hove buildings to which they are fixed.

Come to St Andrew's church, to celebrate the launch of these pamphlets (by kind permission of the Churches Conservation Trust).

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27 . The Regency Society: inaugural walk of Plaque Trail 1

Meet outside Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop, 1 Marine Parade
(by the Palace Pier roundabout)

Guided Walk
Saturday 11 September, 3.00pm

The route of the walk will be from the SeaLife Centre to Kemptown.

Contact: John Small
01273 737434

Notes: children welcome if accompanied by an adult, each participant will receive a free copy of the Society's newly published Plaque Trail Guide for the route.

Information: The Regency Society of Brighton & Hove has published three pocket-sized pamphlets with maps describing and pinpointing many of the plaques which commemorate well-known people who lived or stayed in the Brighton & Hove buildings to which they are fixed. Join in with the inaugural walk of the SeaLife Centre to Kemptown route which will be led by members of the Regency Society.

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28 . The Regency Society: inaugural walk of Plaque Trail 2

Meet at the Floral Clock, Palmeira Square

Guided Walk
Saturday 11 September, 6.00pm

The route of the walk will be a circular route around Hove.

Contact: John Small
01273 737434

Notes: children welcome if accompanied by an adult, each participant will receive a free copy of the Society's newly published Plaque Trail Guide for the route.

Information: The Regency Society of Brighton & Hove has published three pocket-sized pamphlets with maps describing and pinpointing most of the plaques which commemorate well-known people who lived or stayed in the Brighton & Hove buildings to which they are fixed. Join in with the inaugural walk of the Floral Clock Circular route which will be led by members of the Regency Society.

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29 . The Regency Society: inaugural walk of Plaque Trail 3

Meet at One Stop Travel 16 Old Steine (bottom of St James' Street)

Guided Walk
Sunday 12 September, 3.00pm

The route of the walk will mostly cover the old Brighton area, between Old Steine and West Street

Contact: Contact: John Small
01273 737434

Notes: children welcome if accompanied by an adult, each participant will receive a free copy of the Society's newly published Plaque Trail Guide for the route.

Information: The Regency Society of Brighton & Hove has published three pocket-sized pamphlets with maps describing and pinpointing many of the plaques which commemorate well-known people who lived or stayed in the Brighton & Hove buildings to which they are fixed. Join in with the inaugural walk of The Old Town and Beyond route which will be led by members of the Regency Society.

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30 . St John the Baptist Church

Saint John the Baptist Church
Palmeira Square
Hove
East Sussex

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 9.30am - 5.00pm

Contact: Christine Wilson
01273 721176

Notes: accessible toilets, children welcome

Information: The church was built in 1852 for the inhabitants of Adelaide Crescent and Palmeira Square, on a site donated by Isaac Lyon Goldsmid in 1848 and to designs by Edward Habershon. It quickly became the fashionable church for Hove during the later nineteenth century and through to the First World War. After this All Saints Church in the Drive took pride of place.

Today Saint John's is a practical example of new uses for old churches. It has been divided into three parts, the chancel and crossing remain in use as the church, the former south aisle and hall (1902) have become a day centre and the nave and north aisle have been converted into a modern three storey community centre.

During Saturday visitors will find a guide in the church to provide further details. After viewing the church visitors are invited to the roof top café for the best cheap tea and coffe in Hove.

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31 . Palmeira Mansions

33 Palmeira Mansions
Hove
East Sussex
(entrance in Salisbury Road on the north side of Palmeira Square, Hove)

Guided Tours Only (approximately 20 mins)
Friday 10 September, 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 5.30pm
Saturday 11 September, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00 noon, 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.30pm.
fully booked

Contact: Briony or Nick
01273 206306

Notes: no toilets, no wheelchair access, children welcome if accompanied by an adults.

Information: 33 Palmeira Mansions is a grade II Listed building. This large corner terraced house, now used as a language school, has an amazing Victorian interior, including many original over mantles, moulded ceilings, stained glass windows, lavish decoration and a marble staircase, much of which has survived.

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32 . Old Police Cells

Brighton Town Hall
Bartholomew Square
Brighton
E Sussex

Guided Tours Only (approximately 30 mins)
Saturday 11 September, 11.00am and 12 noon
Sunday 12 September, 10.00am, 11.00am, 12 noon, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm
fully booked

The Mayor of Brighton, Cllr. Pat Drake, will be conducting the tour at 11.00am on Saturday, and the Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Jeanne Lepper, at 12.00. Tours must be booked in advance by 10 September, there are limited places available. To book use the link below or call the contact.

Contact: Briony or Nick
01273 206306

Notes: no wheelchair access, toilets available, children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Information: Built by Thomas Cooper in 1830 this imposing classical building has had several uses in the past, one of which was as the Town Police Station. There are still clues to the building's history, in particular the original police cells, which still remain in the basement. Although they are now used for storage space the cells still provide an atmospheric reminder of times past. One can even see the spot where a local Policeman was murdered when a criminal tried to escape and if you are lucky enough maybe you'll see his ghost, which is said to haunt the basement. The tours will finish with a visit top the Mayors Parlor.

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33 . Chattri Bus Walk

Patcham Down

Guided Walk (approximately 2-1/2 hours)
Sunday 12 September, 1.00pm

Contact: Countryside Officer
01273 292140.

Information: Take the Number 79 Bus to Ditchling Beacon for a walk to the Chattri and back.

Find out about the history of the Chattri and the Indian soldiers it commemorates (6 miles).

Meet at Ditchling Beacon by bus stop.

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34 . Chattri Trail

Meet at the Indian Gateway, Royal Pavilion.
(South facing entrance to Pavilion Gardens
bottom of North St)

Guided Landrover Tour
Saturday 11 September, throughout the day.

Places must be booked in advance, from 1 August by phoning the contact below.

Contact: Countryside Officer
01273 292140.

Information: Landrover tour to the Chattri, built on the cremation site of Hindu and Sikh soldiers who fought in WWI. Discover more about their sacrifice and the connection with Brighton.

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35 . Whitehawk Hill Walk About

Manor Hill, (where the racecourse crosses road)
East Brighton
(where the racecourse crosses road)

Guided Walk (approximately 2 hours)
Sunday 12 September, 3.00pm

Contact: Countryside Officer
01273 292140.

Information: Busses 2, 2A, 21 drop you near by. Accompanied older children (7+) welcome.

Come and see why Whitehawk Hill is a historic site and Local Nature Reserve. Explore the wildlife and Neolithic causewayed enclosure. (2 miles).

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36 . St. Peter

Preston Park
(by Preston Manor)
(North Brighton, off A23, in Preston Drove behind Preston Manor)

Open For Viewing
Saturday 11 September, 3.00pm - 5.00pm

Contact: Helen Lang
0207 203 0675

Notes: No wheelchair access, no toilets, children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Information: 'A country church in the town'. This beautiful little chapel hosts wall paintings from the 20th century and medieval times. The church is an oasis of peace.

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37 . St Philip's Church, Hove

71 New Church Road
Hove

Open For Viewing
Sunday 12 September, 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Contact: Mrs J Terry
01273 737915

Notes: Wheelchair access through most of building.

Information: Philip's is an unusual grade 1 Listed church with mural. Free tea and cakes and church mouse trail for children with prizes, between 1pm and 5pm, 3pm - 4pm recital of English song

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