King George IV spent much time in the town and constructed the Royal Pavilion there. Arrival of the railways in 1841 helped it become a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Brighton joined Hove to form the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was granted city st...
Three old ladies went driving by in an open horse-drawn carriage: the gentle clatter faded like peace. That was how some people still lived. Hale crossed the road away from the front. There were fewer people there: he could walk faster and go further. They were drinking cocktails on the...