Brighton has always been synonymous with commuting and railways. This map is taken from ‘The Official Guide to the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway’ and was published by Cassell in 1913. It is the tenth edition and surprisingly difficult to find in any shape or form. This is a pity as it’s a superb book, packed with maps and advertisements.
A century ago Brighton was making locomotives as well as sending them off across the country. In fact over 1200 locomotives were made here before the works finally closed in 1957. The proximity to Newhaven also helped and this book has a foldout map showing the routes across the continent.
All that means Brighton gets TWO maps in the book, one a town plan and the other a close up of The Royal Pavilion. I particularly like this one because it shows the inside of the buildings as well. You can even see the stage in the Dome.
I’m always on the lookout for books about Brighton and Sussex, and indeed on all other subjects too. I’m still buying for the book fairs so if you are downsizing, clearing a home or simply selling up please do get in touch.
Cassell, 1913. First edition. In this case 'edition' is not quite right - it was simply updated and issued each year.
