Gifts & Books

This classic account of Brighton, first published in 1947 and now reissued, is a must for all amateurs of late Georgian architecture and for students of the early nineteenth century. Taking 1820 as his starting point, Antony Dale gives an entertaining yet authoritative account of the architecture, planning development and social live of the city. He describes the work of the outstanding personalities of the time - Thomas Read Kemp, the promoter of Kemp Town; the architects Charles Augustin Busby, Amon Wilds and the latter's son, Amon Henry Wilds; and the great contractor Thomas Cubitt.

Anthony Dale (1912-1993), who spent all his life in Brighton, was Honorary Secretary of the Regency Society of Brighton and Hove for forty years.

Published by Oriel Press Limited (now out of print),192 pages, black & white.
ISBN 0-85362-028-8
Price £30.00

As well as taking a close look at our own Regency town house, this guide also explains the rapid growth of Brighton & Hove prior to and during the Regency period, and offers an insight into the lives of the people who lived and worked 'above and below stairs' in these magnificent buildings.

Published by The Brunswick Town Charitable Trust, 24 pages, colour.
ISBN 1-903709-00-8
Price £4.50

Regency Doll to Dress

Press-out doll, with clothes to cut out and a short story, by English Village Designs.

Size approx. 15 x 10 cm

Price £1.50 each.