Brighton - Seaside Town

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Brighton - Seaside Town


This evocative film from Brian Barram shows a group of young people on a visit to Brighton's promenade in 1965. A girl holds up a saucy postcard while an existential type puffs on his pipe. He then tries to insert a second girl into a litterbin. One of the couples buys shell fish from a sea front shop and the girl later buys some candy floss. People on the beach are filmed sun bathing or smooching while we see views of the pier, pool and fun fair. We end with shots of the Royal Pavilion.


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