Regency Society

The Regency Society is the oldest amenity and conservation society in Brighton and Hove and a registered charity.

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28 November, 2026 10.00am - 3:45pm: A Regency Society study day to consider aspects of how Brighton and Hove developed a tourist economy. £25.00. Six expert speakers. Venue: Central Brighton. Limited spaces. Full details https://t.co/rXV5zGvSIm

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19 June. Bookings now open for this University of Sussex Event: "Sussex Retold". Tickets from £10 (late after noon only) to £50 for admission to all activites.

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Which is the best use of land in Brighton and Hove
(a) West Hove Golf Course
(b) oil seed rape
(c) housing as on the skyline
(d) grazing as on the right
(e) none of the above / all of the above?
Let us know: [email protected]

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Now back to regulation black and white: were the Council spoil-sports in doing away with a little bit of colour, or protecting all road users in the Seven Dials area? Harmless graffiti or vandalism?

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Come and join us on Wed 29 April at 7.30 as we celebrate the first 80 years of the Regency Society. A glass of wine and canapés prepared and served by the students of Café Domenica in the iconic J.L.Denman building in Pavilion Buildings. Tickets £20 https://t.co/AT2JQa9W8P

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Only 8 more days before the the our 80th birthday bash. Join us at Cafe Dominica for a glass of wine and a tasty morsel prepared by the students of Team Domenica. Hear about the architect of our venue in Pavilion Buildings, JL Denman. Book now https://t.co/AT2JQa9W8P

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Now called Archangel Michael Church, the former St Philip's in New Church Road, Hove, is being brought back to life by the Copic Orthodox community. #coptic #archangelmichael

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Wed 15 April: Society Chairman David Fisher will give an illustrated talk on the evolution of a unique Brighton suburb - Withdean. Society AGM at 7pm, talk approx 7.45. All welcome. Free event. Hove Club, Fourth Ave, BN3 2PJ

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Join us on April 29 at 7pm to celebrate 80 years of the Regency Society. An evening of tasty food and a welcoming drink at The North Star (Café Domenica) in Pavilion Buildings. Details https://t.co/AT2JQa9W8P
Find out more about the work of Team Domenica https://t.co/Q366FnbOKU

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In 1830, Mrs Fitzherbert was greatly impressed by the curative properties of the iron-rich spring water at St Ann’s Well. She wrote that drinking it “wonderfully improved” her health. Well, the iron is still there if you fancy “taking the waters”. Image: Regency Society

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Come and meet the Regency Society at Bhasvic StoryWorks on Sat 28 March, 11am to 2pm. The students have worked hard at putting on what will be a great day of events @BHASVIC

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Rural Whitehawk where sheep may safely graze.

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On this bright sunny day, can you identify where this ship is at anchor?

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Wed March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM The Hove Club, Fourth Ave, Hove.
“Public space in the city” A panel discussion.
Whilst we rightly pay attention to the architecture of the city, the spaces between buildings can be neglected. What can we do to improve them?
Free event, all welcome.

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Sue Delafons of the B&H Women’s History Group is giving a talk on ‘Brighton Notable Women’s Walk’ at the Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, BN1 1AF on Tuesday 10th March at 2.30 pm, as part of the Tuesday at Friends programme. £2.50 on the door, no need to book. Image: © B&HMT

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10 March at 11am ‘Secrets & Stories from the Collections’ of the B&H Museums. Join the first of a series of informal drop-in sessions at museum locations in the city (free event + admission charge). Info https://t.co/RNXfA8wuRP Image © RP&MT

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How the mighty are fallen (Stanmer Park, Nov 2025). As is true of many of the grand buildings in our city. More information about them in "The Lost Villas of Georgian Brighton" published by the Society https://t.co/pg9OOeq5dz

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Last few tickets available for Sir Simon Jenkins' talk: “British architecture - what went wrong?”. Music Room of the Royal Pavilion Feb 18th 7pm. £15 via https://t.co/S1fwAB2huu No tickets sold on the door. Includes glass of wine/juice. © Regency Society / D. Sears

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“British architecture— what went wrong?” Our flagship lecture by our president Simon Jenkins in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion. Feb 18, 2026 7:00pm followed by a glass of wine in the Banqueting Room. Tickets £15 Details: https://t.co/S1fwAB2huu All welcome © Regency Society

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Will the new (much needed) lift in the Madeira Arches be anything like those predicted by B&H News in 2022 ? https://t.co/YWNiyutRy4 Here, a Regency Society photo shows the old and the skeleton of the new. Let us know your hopes and fears.