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'''Brighton''' is a famous seaside [[resort]] on the south coast of [[England]] in the county of [[East Sussex]]. | '''Brighton''' is a famous seaside [[resort]] on the south coast of [[England]] in the county of [[East Sussex]]. | ||
| − | The resorts of [[New Brighton | + | The resorts of [[New Brighton]] and Brighton Beach 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 its 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. | ||
Revision as of 18:18, April 10, 2007
Brighton is a famous seaside resort on the south coast of England in the county of East Sussex.
The resorts of New Brighton and Brighton Beach 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.
History
There is a rich tradition of charitable giving in the town. [1]
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. This is sometimes provided free under the auspices of the local tradition of charity (see above).