Brighton
Brighton and Hove is a city that is located on the southern coast of England and is the countries most populated resort. The city was formed when the two distinct towns of Brighton and Hove were merged into one singular metropolitan area. Brighton was incorporated in 1854 and Hove was incorporated in 1898. The conglomerate city covers an area of thirty-four square miles and has a population of over two hundred and fifty thousand people. The city of Brighton and Hove is composed of several boroughs. Bouroughs of Brighton and Hove include, but are not limited to the following; Bevendean, Hanover, Black Rock, Moulsecoomb, Patcham, Rottingdean Village, Stanmer, Whitehawk, Woodingdean and Portslade by Sea. One of the most popular attractions in Brighton and Hove is Brighton Beach an Brighton Palace Pier. This shingle beach features a nudist area and is the location of many arcades, restaurants, nightclubs and pubs. Part of the eastern portion of the beach contains sport complexes and have volleyball courts, as well as basketball courts. Another prominent attraction in the city is the Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion was originally built in the nineteenth century, to be used as a royal palace for King George IV. The pavilion is designed in the Indo-Saracenic style and is sometimes referred to as Brighton Pavilion. During World War I, the pavilion was used as a field hospital. Another popular attraction is the Brighton Lanes. This is a collection of small, crowded streets that are filled with many small and eclectic shops. It is also a location that is filled with many cafes and for music lovers there is alway a jazz performance being held in this section of town. At night, the mood of the Brighton Lanes change and guided ghost walks are held in this area. Brighton and Hove is also home to a number of churches. A prominent one is All Saints Church. This Anglican church was erected in 1892. Another church in the city is Chapel Royal. Chapel Royal is situated in the center of Brighton and was erected during the eighteenth century. Other prominent churches in the city of Brighton and Hove include St Bartholomew’s Church, St Michael and All Angels Church, St Wulfran’s Church, St Andrew’s Church, St Barnabas Church, St Helen’s Church, St Margaret’s Church, St Martin’s Church, St Mary the Virgin Church, St Paul’s Church, St Peter’s Church, Bishop Hannington Memorial Church, Church of the Annunciation, Church of the Good Shepherd, St John the Evangelist’s Church, St Luke’s Church, St Leonard’s Church, St Patrick’s Church, Church of the Good Shepherd, St Cuthman’s Church and St Richard’s Church. Brighton and Hove is also home to many restaurants and hotels. Popular restaurants in the city include Blanch House, The Restaurant At Drakes, Terre A Terre, Lydea Vegetarian Restaurant and Regency Restaurant. Popular hotels in the city include the Royal Albion Hotel, Park Inn Hotel & Spa, Square Hotels, The Kings Hotel, New Steine Hotel Brighton, The Grand hotel in Brighton and Umi Hotel Brighton. Brighton and Hove is a city that is resplendent in the attractions and historical monuments that it brings to its visitors. Whether the city is visited for a one night stag, or a whole week is spent here, there is something for everyone. |
