Brighton UK v Brighton, SA....and beyond

UK

Brighton is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove. Located on the southern coast of England, in the county of East Sussex, it is 47 miles south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. 






It it famous for its Esplanade, Royal Pavilion, the Lanes quaint shopping streets, Palace Pier and funfair and Volk's railway narrow gauge electric railway.

Although Brighton's famous pebble beaches are now lined with souvenir shops and amusement arcades, it remains a culturally vibrant destination and one of the most popular places to visit in England — especially in summer. It is the nearest seaside town south of London.

ABBA won the Eurovision song contest here in 1974 and Anita Roddick opened the first Body Shop 2 years later.




AUSTRALIA 

Meanwhile the much smaller relaxed Brighton, to the West of Adelaide CBD, attracts visitors to its sandy beach for swimming, paddleboarding and kitesurfing, and the long Brighton Jetty is a popular fishing spot. Jetty Road is lined with ice cream parlours, low-key eateries and quirky gift and fashion stores, while the art deco Windsor Theatres shows mainstream and arthouse films. Angus Neill Reserve has barbecue areas and a playground. 




Brighton is the home of the Brighton Jetty Classic, an Open Water Swim made up of the 1500 metre Brighton Jetty Classic Swim and the 400 metre Jetty Swim, aimed at first time open water swimmers. The 2010 event had over 1200 swimmers, making it the largest open water swim in South Australia. The course is around the Brighton Jetty, which makes the Jetty a fantastic viewing platform for spectators.




The Brighton Jetty Sculptures is an art highlight each January. Many of the larger artworks are displayed along the Esplanade and make a walk there a must for all ages at any time of the day.






Happy memories from our Golden Wedding in lockdown June 6th 2020. The sandala was created for us by Sue Norman, a local artist.



There are 2 more Brightons in Australia. One in Melbourne, Victoria and another near Brisbane, Queensland. Hope to discover them too one day.

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