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NHW Alert

 
could you send a warning to all subscribers that a burglar operating in our vicinity, norfolk square made mistake of not Chubb locking door burglar forced Yale let himself in.Tried other flat in block by knocking on door when person answered person pretended tobe a taxi driver
So maybe tell all to be vigilant

 

Bedford Square

View from roof over bedford squareSitting next to the Brighton Hotel and opposite the Victorian Bandstand, it was started in 1801 and finished by the late 1820's. Originally Bedford Square consisted of the two house's at the base of the square now part of Kings Road and the Brighton Hotel.

 

 

Orignal

All the houses were quickly made into holiday and guest homes. Having its own private garden similar to Montpelier Terrace, the garden was eventually acquired by the Brighton Council in the mid 20th Century. The Square was originally open in both top corners, the street entrance, and a pathway through where No's 26/27 are now. This path led to the church through Sillwood Street. That is perhaps why these houses in the far corner lack the fancy balconies, balustrade and roof line that all the other listed buildings do.

Modern

The Square now house's a variety of residents, and resounds to the sounds of children in the day, B-B-Q's in the evening and foreign students with guitars in the night. There is one guest house left in the square, but most are private or long stay houses with prices ranging from £90 per week to £200K

 

 

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  • I would hate it if it becomes dog friendly square I only moved here knowing it is a dog free square and as the beach is dog friendly and a few minutes... More...
    17.03.13 12:31
  • ah... I see, I thought it was because they were just generally shabby and the pedal bit that lifts the lid on one of them was bent and was in a poor ... More...
    15.10.12 16:51
  • Dear Friends of Bedford Square Thank you for your email. I have reported the broken wooden bench and placed a request to have it repaired. Your refere... More...
    15.10.12 14:16
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