I am a freelance writer, researching the history of the Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway, better known in the 19th century as the Daddy-Long-Legs.
It opened in 1896, ran from Brighton to Rottingdean and was unusual for running on rails under the sea, with a single carriage supported on stilts more than 20ft above the waves.
I’m looking for anyone who might have connections with this railway.
Obviously there won’t be anyone alive now who was associated with it, but does any reader of The Argus remember their parents or grandparents talking about it? Are there any mementos such as tickets or posters knocking around in attics? Does anyone have any family pictures showing it in operation?
The inventor behind this was Magnus Volk. Is anyone from his family reading this? Can they help with my research?
If you can help, I can be contacted by email at wade@word-power.demon.co.uk.
John Wade, Welwyn, Hertfordshire
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