This little street of only eight houses was built about 1825 and this photograph must have been taken soon after 1875 because in that year the Church was restored. The large building on the left, originally the Royal Newburgh Assembly Rooms, had been used as a store for some years before 1936 when it was demolished and replaced by St Margaret’s Court. Image Reference: JG_29_066.tif Date: c.1875 Image Details: Original monochrome image Size of Original: 201×149 Place: Brighton Additional Information: No comment

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Dear Ms Busfield,

In recent times we have noticed (presumed) hotel employees taking notes in St. Margarets Place. This note taking seems to be as a result of looking at the exhibition halls. Are there plans afoot that as residents we should be aware of?

If it is related to painting of the building I have a serious suggestion to make. Employ a Banksy type person to enliven what exists with a graffiti based mural across the doors and facade of the building. Rather than the dull, uncared for look of the building that exists the mural, with the use of vibrant colour, could characterise hotel personnel and others in a powerful message of how organisers, vehicle drivers and crew should behave in using St. Margarets Place. The message of the code of conduct would be displayed for all to see, not only to observe but to visually enjoy. Properly done its serious message would have impact, could be a source of publicity for you and might end up in publications and awards!

I wait to hear from you.
Regards.
John Cllinton