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Absolutely. But Dr Richard Russell had already popularised the medicinal treatment of bathing in the sea at Brighton. Dr Russell died before the Prince Regent set foot. https://brightonjournal.co.uk/historic-brighton-dr-richard-russell-and-the-miracle-of-sea-water-therapy/

You must have been a mate of Bill Posters. He was always being prosecuted. :lol:

One of the very few posts on this thread when I think the "now" is better than the "then". Loving the North Laine muriel.

Another "improvement" then. For those who didn't spot it "Davie Jones" was an early incarnation of David Bowie. For half a crown. Blimey.

I was just thinking exactly the same. I much prefer the "old look". Speaking of which, would anybody have any pics of Upper Lewes Road late 50s/60s? I'm particularly interested in a proper old-fashioned cobblers shop that was on the corner of either Aberdeen Road or Inverness Road. Thanks.

I love this thread! Thank you to all who have contributed and in particular Is It PotG? for doing so much of the legwork and Jack Straw for some amazing anecdotes. Please keep it going. :clap2:

There used to be a lovely little bakers just up on the left hand side of Trafalgar Street in the sixties/seventies. Happy days!

I recall my late grandmother hated the sight of the "Brighton General" and refused to go in there as she could recall when it was still in use as "the workhouse" and the horrific lives that the inmates had to endure just because they were poor.