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The resorts of [[New Brighton]] on [[Merseyside]] and Brighton Beach, [[Coney Island]], [[New York]] are both named after the town. | The resorts of [[New Brighton]] on [[Merseyside]] and Brighton Beach, [[Coney Island]], [[New York]] are both named after the town. | ||
| − | In recent years the [[nightclub]]s of Brighton have become a major centre for English [[homosexual]] activities and [[drugs|drug-taking]], and the whole tone of the place has been lowered from former glories. | + | In recent years the [[nightclub]]s of Brighton have become a major centre for English [[homosexual]] activities and [[drugs|drug-taking]], and the whole tone of the place has been lowered from its former glories. |
== Royal pavilion == | == Royal pavilion == | ||
| − | Brighton's Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence, used by three monarchs in the town, where they kept [[mistress]]es. The Pavilion is renowned for its exotic Indian- and Chinese-influenced | + | Brighton's Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence, used by three monarchs in the town, where they kept their [[mistress]]es. The Pavilion is renowned for its exotic Oriental design, externally Indian- and internally Chinese-influenced. |
== Local delicacies == | == Local delicacies == | ||
| − | *Brighton Rock - the book by [[ | + | *Brighton Rock - the book by [[Graham Greene]] and film starring Richard Attenborough, were named after this traditional [[sweet]]. |
*The Brighton hot lunch, a warm and filling repast, is the midday meal historically favoured by local inhabitants. | *The Brighton hot lunch, a warm and filling repast, is the midday meal historically favoured by local inhabitants. | ||
Revision as of 17:29, April 10, 2007
Brighton is a famous seaside resort on the south coast of England in the county of Sussex.
The resorts of New Brighton on Merseyside and Brighton Beach, Coney Island, New York are both named after the town.
In recent years the nightclubs of Brighton have become a major centre for English homosexual activities and drug-taking, and the whole tone of the place has been lowered from its former glories.
Royal pavilion
Brighton's Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence, used by three monarchs in the town, where they kept their mistresses. The Pavilion is renowned for its exotic Oriental design, externally Indian- and internally Chinese-influenced.
Local delicacies
- Brighton Rock - the book by Graham Greene and film starring Richard Attenborough, were named after this traditional sweet.
- The Brighton hot lunch, a warm and filling repast, is the midday meal historically favoured by local inhabitants.