This particular area of Kings Road figured prominently in the early photographic history of Brighton. In this photograph of about 1860 the house was shared between Hennah & Kent and W. H. Mason, who was previously apprenticed to this firm. The adjoining house, 109, then occupied by W. Cornish, Chemist and Druggist, later became Locke and Whitfield, photographers. At the other side, 107, was occupied by John Edwards, Auctioneer and House Agent, but within four years had changed to Dickinson Brothers, photographers, so by the mid–1860's all three buildings were photographic studios!
Note the advertisement for the Guardian Fire and Life Assurance Company fixed to the pillar of the Edwards' premises.
The previous photograph [copy advertisement] shows the building occupied exclusively by Hennah and Kent. The houses were demolished in the late 1880's to make way for the Metropole Hotel which now covers the site.
Image Reference: JG_01_154.tif
Date: 1860s
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 155x135
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: ©Philippe Garner
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