Secret Brighton offers a unique insight into the intriguing and eccentric city of Brighton through the lesser-known aspects of its history. This book highlights the history ‘below the surface’ of Brighton, revealing hidden aspects that even most Brightonians don’t know.
Discover the story behind the Prince Regent’s numerous trips to the site of what is a council estate today, the little-known plans for Brighton’s hotels and piers in the First World War and uncover literary secrets, including which multimillion-selling Brightonian author was once Orson Welles’ house cleaner. Brighton-born author Kevin Newman takes the reader on a fascinating journey through Brighton’s murky past.
Discover the story behind the Prince Regent’s numerous trips to the site of what is a council estate today, the little-known plans for Brighton’s hotels and piers in the First World War and uncover literary secrets, including which multimillion-selling Brightonian author was once Orson Welles’ house cleaner. Brighton-born author Kevin Newman takes the reader on a fascinating journey through Brighton’s murky past.
