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Not a postcard, but Historic England's aerial photography archive is worth a look. Unfortunately I can't work out how to embed any photos from it.

Amazing that York House still appears to be trading as an offie. Same family?

My first job in Brighton was above what is now Metro Bank (it was Dunn & Co then).

I actually prefer the new building. It turns the corner very elegantly. Just waiting for the Turkish barbers to open on the ground floor.

That's interesting- never knew. I thought it was an 80s invention. Every time I see one in Brighton now, I wonder if it's you! I used to be into the rocking scene and The Cramps are my second favourite band of all time. Edit - and I used to have the T shirt of your avatar.

How did they all keep their hats when the charabanc reached max warp speed?

Hanover hipsters still dress like that

More info on the Pylons here https://www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/places/placetrans-2/stone-pillars-on-a23/stone-pylons-on-the-a23 including the rather wonderful, welcoming inscription 'Hail guest, we ask not what thou art. If friend we greet thee hand and heart. If stranger no longer be. If foe...

This is a great thread. I moved to Brighton to work in the planning department of the Borough Council (located above Dunn and Co, now Metro bank) and its fascinating to see changes/lack of or indeed improvements in Conservation Areas. The exception being the old floral market because it was...