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    10 Photographs Proving Brighton Was The Place To Be In The Old Days

    There's no getting away from it - the seaside was where everyone wanted to be during Queen Vic's reign. For the Victorians, it was also party central where the weird and the wonderful ruled. Here are 10 photographs that proved Brighton was the place to be via the Regency Society and Burt Brill & Cardens Solicitors

    Some of the best night illuminations anywhere in the country

    Need a better view of the sea? Try a scaffolding platform on rails

    Casual public flying displays

    Before mainstream commuting and travel, this is what Brighton Station looked like

    Street parades and festivals were a common thing

    No matter what, everyone dressed up

    ...and kids from the city were having their first taste of sand and sea

    It was the perfect place for a Sunday walk

    Impromptu beach parties were not uncommon

    and as now, it was a haven for new technology