Brighton in the Twenties

Many former employees, who were obviously there later than this 1920s scene, recalled what a strict regime it was but they all said it was a happy place.

For some time, women worked the day shifts and men worked nights.

This early 1929 picture shows work in progress on the modernisation of Brighton Aquarium. Although the site was extensively redeveloped, some of the original stonework can still be seen

Another picture of a man at work was initially a mystery but a little digging revealed all.

It shows modernisation of Brighton Aquarium – what a shame all that wonderful stonework was removed.

One of our other 1920s' pictures today show what was probably the Brighton Christmas Day swim - the current passion for sea swimming is obviously nothing new.

The general consensus is that these are hardy Christmas Day swimmers in Brighton, circa 1929. It’s a scene that has been replicated many times and, while the costumes have changed a lot, the Palace Pier looks reassuringly familiar

Then we have another mystery picture. These people crossing the road by Brighton Station look very affluent – note the women’s fabulous outfit. Unfortunately we don’t know anything more about them or why they were being photographed.

Three very smart people crossing the road near Brighton Station in 1929. Note the open-top bus on the right

These pictures from The Argus archive have been colourised at www.spcolourcollection.com

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