Beautiful Brighton & Hove

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.

Beautiful Brighton & Hove


An unusual film that showcases the visual delights of Brighton & Hove before capturing what looks like a budding, and nicotine filled romance.

Starting with a woman gathering in washing from the line, this peculiar film features a perfectly coiffured young man preening on Brighton's seafront. A variety of classic cars and buses pass by before the titles lead us to views of the Royal Pavilion and gardens. There's a visit to a stately home followed by a trip to the fair, where the young man and the washer-woman are seen puffing their heads off while two of the group break away for yet another smoke and some romance.

Starting with a woman gathering in washing from the line, this peculiar film features a perfectly coiffured young man preening on Brighton's seafront. A variety of classic cars and buses pass by before the titles lead us to views of the Royal Pavilion and gardens. There's a visit to a stately home followed by a trip to the fair, where the young man and the washer-woman are seen puffing their heads off while two of the group break away for yet another smoke and some romance.


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