Brunswick (Hove)
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Brunswick is an area in Hove, in the city of Brighton and Hove, England. It is best known for the Regency architecture of the Brunswick estate.
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[edit] History
Originally, the area had been part of Wick Farm. Then in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, nearby Brighton had become very fashionable, especially amongst the top tier of British society. The Kemp Town estate there had been a success, and so in 1824 architect Charles Busby entered into an agreement to build houses on land lying at the extreme east of Hove, adjacent to Brighton — land which belonged to Thomas Read Kemp, creator of Kemp Town. Building of the estate began in 1825.[1] The name "Brunswick" was presumably taken from House of Brunswick, a term sometimes used for the House of Hanover, the name of the British royal family at the time.
[edit] Notable residents
Brunswick Square and Brunswick Terrace have had a large number of prominent residents. These include:
- Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux
- James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
- Roger Quilter, composer
- John Horace Round, historian
[edit] Politics
Brunswick is currently part of the local council's Brunswick & Adelaide ward which is represented by two Liberal Democrat councillors.
[edit] Culture
- The Brunswick Festival takes place each year, centred on Brunswick Square.
- One house, 13 Brunswick Square, is used as a museum (the Regency Town House) demonstrating Regency life.
[edit] References
- ^ Brunswick Town, by Judy Middleton, 2001.
[edit] External links
- Regency Town House
- Brunswick on My Brighton and Hove
