The New Brighton Guide: Involving a Complete, Authentic, and Honorable Solution of the Recent Mysteries of Carlton House (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Anthony Pasquin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428725007 ISBN 13: 9780428725006

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Bright and biting: a seaside town as seen through a witty eye.

This book offers a vivid, sometimes sharp portrait of Brighton’s social life, entertainments, and everyday scenes, set against a backdrop of touring visitors and local quirks. It blends travel notes with satire to reveal how fashion, clubs, and seaside "pleasures" shaped the town and its visitors.

Within its pages you’ll encounter details about inns and assemblies, a bustling coast town with a Castle and an Old Ship tavern, and a recurring rhythm of balls, theatres, and promenades. The text covers lodging, entertainment, and the social rituals that drew people to the Cliffs, including a nearby Promenade Grove and a variety of lodging options, from affordable to luxurious. It also offers observations on libraries, churches, and the changing tone of a popular resort, all through a historical, reflective lens.

• Colorful descriptions of seaside venues, meetings, and social clubs.
• A candid look at how entertainment and lodging shaped visitors’ experiences.
• Notes on local culture, architecture, and daily life along the Steyne and Cliffs.
• Satirical commentary on social manners, fashion, and public life of the era.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical travel writing, social satire, and a window into seaside life of the period.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428725007
• ISBN 13: 9780428725006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 79