History Of Brighton
The overall history of Brighton is that of an ancient fishing village which emerged as a health resort in the 18th century and grew into one of the largest towns in England by the 20th century.
Read more about History Of Brighton: Etymology, Palaeolithic, Pre-Roman Period, Roman Occupation, Saxons and A Non-literate Culture, Middle Ages, 14th Century, 16th and 17th Centuries, 18th Century Decline and Later Prosperity, Health Resort and Royal Patronage in The Late 18th Century, Nineteenth Century and Pre War Period, First World War, Second World War, Post-war 20th Century
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