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RM063 - Edition 2,000

Brighton

In 1086 the Doomsday Book indicates that the population of Brighton was around 400 strong and that the fishing industry was well established. Brighton was divided between three manors, Brighthelmstone - Lewes; Brighthelmstone - Michelham; and Brighthelmstone - Atlingworth. Brighthelmstone - Atlingworth was the most important as it contained the church. Each manor was valued at Ł12 and the town paid an annual rent to Ralph de Chesney of 4000 herrings.
So much has changed since those early days and in 2000, the Queen granted Brighton and Hove city status. The seafront development transformed the area into an attractive, trendy magnet for visitors. The newly created artists' quarter, clubs, bars and restaurants revitalised it and turned it into one of the most fashionable beach fronts in Britain with the completion of Projects such as the Brighton Dome, the Aquarium Terraces, Brighton Marina waterfront and the redeveloped Brighton and Hove museums and art galleries.

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Brighton During The War

The Second World War (1939-45) had a devastating effect on Brighton. The first air raid took place in July 1940, general blackouts were introduced during 1939. Although Brighton was bombed, Hitler ordered that the Royal Pavilion should be left alone as he intended to use it as a base following a successful invasion. The beginning of the War put a stop to Brighton's entertainment & trade, but these were later allowed to continue with some restrictions. Both of the piers had sections removed as a precaution against enemy landings. The beach was out of bounds to the general public, strewn with mines and barbed-wire the beach was a first line of defence against invasion. Wardens would watch from the end of the piers to warn of advancing bombers. On September 14th 1940 the Odeon Cinema in St George's Road was hit in an air raid killing four children and two adults, although the worst attack occurred in May 1943 when German fighters dive-bombed, killing 4 people and injuring 51. Anti-aircraft guns were placed at the New Steine and manned by the Black Guard (Scottish Regiment.) Air raids continued until 1944 when visitors were allowed back into Brighton. Victory was celebrated in 1945 with street parties and bonfires along the South Downs and beaches.

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