In the year 1850, not long after the coming of the railway. Building commenced on arable land between London Road
and the railway.
The houses, intended primarily for railway workers, were built with little regard to density per acre, the chief object seemingly being to build as many houses in a small a space as possible.
A century later this area was designated clearance Area No 1 by Brighton Corporation, for slum clearance.
This photograph, dating from October 1955, is a view of Cross Street looking up the gaunt pillars supporting the railway works. On the opposite corner was the Merrie Harriers public house. It was previously known by the odd name, The Hippopotamus, but this was changed in 1906
Image Reference: JG_10a_177.tif
Date: 1954
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 147x113
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: No comment
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