Blogs from East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 11

I moved to Brighton in 1997, and unlike all the other places I have lived or travelled to, it is largely unexplored by me. As soon as I started to think about this, I realised there is a lot to explore. Brighton is a cultural centre, a seaside resort, a multi university city, has many historical venues, fascinating people, numerous festivals and events, a wide range of flora and fauna, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We don't have any icebergs though! So I decided to write a blog about Brighton. I think it's the most amazing city in England, but maybe I'm just a little bit prejudiced. I'm going to cover a different aspect each time, in no particular order, just wherever my travels around the city take me. The first place most ... read more

Well I have finally recovered from my friends Stag party but it did take until Monday afternoon to do so. And as you may have guessed, the sun is out! Which has meant that I've been able to get out on my bike once again. Forest Row (my home town) is perfect for for riding, the air is clean and some of the scenery is really quite beautiful. Whenever I'm home I realise how incredibly lucky I was to have been born in a place of such outstanding natural beauty. I went riding once again with my Mum and Dad but left them halfway to embark on a slightly longer ride. Because Forest Row is situated in a valley whenever you ride out of the village it always requires you to ride up a hill. The ... read more

How long is it since I have updated this blog? Eons, and I have missed you - and I am sure you have all missed me ... but did any of you get me a publishing deal? No you bloody didn't, so be very grateful I am back! Well, what can I tell you - greyer, wiser (possibly), wider (definitely). In the years since I have last been here, I have held down two jobs ... yes, it surprised me too! I have also joined the local sea kayaking club. I love the sea - I swim in it regularly (in the English channel), I take dozens of photos of it, I walk along the beach, and a few times a month I stagger down Kemptown's pebble beach carrying a kayak, eventually make it into the ... read more

Lucy here... Doing anything that distracts me from packing - So so excited. Going to miss you all so so much! Please all try and keep in contact and we will do the same!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx... read more

Today was a day trip to Brighton, about a 1 hour train ride south of London. George IV at age 19 decided to move down to Brighton and over many years developed Brighton Pavilion. When he took over from his father as King, he got Nash to work on the building and incorporate new ideas and enhance his seaside retreat. The Pavilion played an important role in his society engagements. After George IV departed, Queen Victoria found the function of the Pavilion (batchelor pad) less appealing to her family of 9. She extracted all the furniture and items that appealed to her and then sold Brighton Pavilion to the local council. The council has worked to restore this amazing building to be the similar to how George IV and Nash intended. In the tradition of George ... read more