Brighton

Seaside resort on the south coast of England

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Brighton is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses.

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Ed Davey warms up for speech in game of tennis Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey warms up in a game of tennis as he prepares to give a speech in Brighton to celebrate a record number of MPs. The party is celebrating the election of 72.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:51Published on September 17, 2024

Sir Ed Davey arrives at Lib Dem conference on a jet ski Sir Ed Davey arrived at the Liberal Democrats conference in Brighton on a jet ski. The party, which secured its best general election result for generations, is holding it's autumn conference in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published on September 14, 2024

PM: The light of fairer Britain is at the end of the tunnel Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promises his government will serve working people, and bring about a 'fairer and more prosperous' Britain – during a speech to union delegates at the TUC congress in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published on September 10, 2024

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