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Photography of the built environment, including public art. Usually Creative Commons licences, temporary posts. Images, descriptions and opinions expressed are my own, unless otherwise indicated. United Kingdom.

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St Julian / BN43
Grade 1 listed church, much from the C11 and C13.
#architecture #photography #KingstonBuci #sussex #church
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Photo of a Grade 1 listed church dedicated to Julian of Le Mans. Thought to be one of the oldest churches in Sussex, with much of the present building from the C11 and C13. Remains from the earlier Saxon church were discovered in 1964. Flint with sandstone dressings and Horsham slab roof. Kingston Buci, West Sussex, UK.
November 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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The Brighton Tavern / BN1
F. W. Pearcy for the Kemp Town Brewery, 1937
#architecture #photography #PublicHouse #brighton
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Photo of a public house at this location since 1848, although rebuilt in 1937 by the Kemp Town Brewery, architect F. W. Pearcy. Gloucester Street, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Brighton Centre / 2025
Russell Diplock & Associates, 1977
#architecture #photography #brutalism #brutalist #brighton #monochrome
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Monochrome photo of the Brighton Centre music and conference centre. Brutalist style, with up to 5,000 accommodated in the main auditorium. City of Brighton & Hove, UK
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Victoria / Victoria Gardens
Carlo Nicoli, 1897
#sculpture #PublicArt #photography #brighton #victorian
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Photo of a marble statue of Queen Victoria by Carlo Nicoli of the Sculptured Marble Company London. Installed in Victoria Gardens which were opened to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Pier Nine Casino / II
W.R.Glen, 1930
#architecture #photography #deco #brighton #FullFrontalFacade
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Monochrome photo of the south façade of Pier Nine Casino which now occupies the Art Deco building designed by W.R.Glen, opened 1930 as the Savoy Cinema. Grand Junction Road, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Leonardo Royal / BN1
Michael Lyell & Associates, 1987
#architecture #PoMo #photography #brighton #hotel
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Photo of a seafront hotel built 1987 in post-modern style, originally as the Ramada Renaissance Hotel. Kings Road, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Preston Circus / Fire Station
Architect: Graeme Highet, 1938, using Portland stone and brick
#architecture #photography #modernism #brighton
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Photo of a fire station in an inter-war Modernist style with curving façade facing Preston Circus. Locally listed as "a good example of a purpose-built 1930s fire station, which is the only example of a building of this type in the city". City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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The Joker / BN1
Brighton public house, 1870s or earlier
#architecture #photography #PublicHouse #victorian #monochrome #brighton
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Monochrome photo of a public house at Preston Circus built in the 1870s or earlier. Originally called the Stanford Arms. Locally listed as "a good example of a late 19th century public house, with well-executed detail and design". City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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26 / Stroudley Road
City of Brighton & Hove, UK
#architecture #photography #brighton #offices
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Photo of an office building of 2010, situated close to Brighton railway station. Comprising six fully-fitted and self-contained office floors with PV panels providing 100% renewable energy. City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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New England House / II
Mid-century modern business centre built for Brighton Borough Council in 1963
#architecture #photography #modernism #brighton
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Photo of a mid-century modern, eight-storey business centre built for Brighton Borough Council in 1963. Around 100 creative businesses have been required to vacate due to fire safety risks. Hopefully the building will be refurbished rather than demolished. City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Sussex Heights / 2025
Residential high-rise designed by Seiferts, 1968
#architecture #photography #modernism #seifert #brighton
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Photo of Sussex Heights residential tower. 26 floors rising 334 feet (102m), Brighton & Hove's tallest building (excluding the i360). St Margaret's Place, City of Brighton & Hove, Sussex, UK.
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Peace Statue / BN3
Sculptor: Newbury Abbot Trent, unveiled 1912
#sculpture #photography #BrightonAndHove #PublicArt
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Photo of a bronze statue of Nike holding an olive branch on top of a elaborately decorated pedestal. Stands on the boundary between Brighton and Hove. Also known as the Edward VII Memorial Monument or the "Peace Angel". Grade 2 listed. Brunswick Lawns, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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West Hill Tavern / BN1
Built by Edward Hilder Ade for Tamplins in 1852
#architecture #photography #PublicHouse #brighton #victorian
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Photo of a public house in the West Hill district of Brighton. Built by Edward Hilder Ade for Tamplins in 1852, when called the Belle Vue Inn. 67 Buckingham Place, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
October 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Brighton St Bartholomew / Porch
Edmund Scott, 1874
#architecture #photography #ItalianGothic #monochrome #brighton
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Monochrome photo of the porch of St Bartholomew, surrounded by 4 orders of stone columns and round arches of moulded red brick. The exterior style is described as Italian Gothic. A Grade 1 listed Anglo-Catholic church at Ann Street, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
October 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Beach Hut Café / Night
Victorian kiosk, 1883, made of cast-iron and timber
#architecture #photography #victorian #brighton
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Photo of a Victorian kiosk, 1883, made of cast-iron and timber with a crown-like lantern to the apex of the roof. Restored and re-sited opposite East Street in 2017 when Shelter Hall (200m west) was rebuilt. Grade 2 listed. Goes by the name of the Beach Hut Café at present. City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
October 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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1770 / Tattoo
#architecture #photography #FullFrontalFacade #brighton #ShopFront
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Photo of a tattoo shop at 4 Little East Street, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
October 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Arch Dog / Naughty Pirates
at Arch 237, King's Road Arches, City of Brighton & Hove, UK
#architecture #photography #FullFrontalFacade #brighton
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Photo of a couple of artists' studios, one making dog related sculpture (left) and the Naughty Pirates Gallery (right, textiles I think). At Arch 237, King's Road Arches, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
October 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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London House Cottage / Door
Near Henfield library, Sussex, UK
#architecture #photography #wabisabi #henfield #sussex
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Photo of a dilapidated front door. A panel door with coloured glass insert, originally painted blue and pink but now very faded and peeling.
October 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Apple Tree Cottage / BN5
Timber-framed building from sixteenth century
#architecture #photography #tudor #henfield #sussex
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Photo of a timber-framed cottage thought to originate in the sixteenth century according to its grade 2 listing. Now with brick infill at ground level, a tiled roof and a chimney stack with the date 1737 inscribed. Some topiary in the front garden. Church Lane, Henfield, Sussex, UK.
October 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The Cat House / BN5
Timber framed, C16, Henfield, Sussex
#architecture #photography #monochrome #tudor #cats
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Monochrome photo of a timber framed cottage, thought to be from the C16, listed Grade 2. Renderings of cats under the eaves were added in the C19. "One of the most photographed and recognizable buildings in Henfield". Church Terrace, Henfield, Sussex, UK.
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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HDSA club / extension
Architect: Christopher Dodd, 1983, on a Martello tower theme.
#architecture #photography #MartelloTower #hove #monochrome
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Monochrome photo of a clubhouse extension in the likeness of a Martello Tower. The Hove Deepsea Angling Club has been at this location since it was formed in 1909. Western Esplanade, Hove, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
September 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Fishergull / Lex's Café
Beach café art by Dan Lish
#architecture #photography #StreetArt #mural #hove #seaside
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Photo of a street artist mural on a seaside cafe at Hove seafront. Features a large seagull in a deckchair fishing.
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Lifeguard Station / BN3
#architecture #photography #lifeguard #hove
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Photo of a lifeguard station overlooking Hove beach, early morning light, the building is decorated in a LGBTQ Pride flag style.
September 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Hove Trial Centre / 20250916
Modernist design by Fitzroy Robinson & Partners
#architecture #photography #modernism #hove #CourtHouse
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Photo of Hove Trial Centre, built circa 1971–72 to a modernist design by Fitzroy Robinson & Partners. Lansdowne Road, City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
September 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Socktopus / BN1
North Laine district, Brighton
#architecture #photography #turquoise #brighton
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Photo of a Socktopus sock shop, now occupying part of what used to be the GAK Music Emporium. Victorian building on the corner of Upper Gardner Street and North Road, painted turquoise. City of Brighton & Hove, UK.
September 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM