Brighton bound: stories of moving to, around and out of the city, 1920s-2020s
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posted on 2024-10-18, 12:10authored byCath Senker, Ben RogalyBen Rogaly, Amy Clarke
Migration and movement have played a continuous part in the making of Brighton and Hove. From people moving out of the centre to new suburban estates in the mid-20th century, through the arrival of down-from-Londoners and people from across the world, to residents having to leave because of rocketing rents and house prices, Brighton Bound reveals a city in constant flux.
Brighton has long been known as a welcoming city. As this book demonstrates, that reputation is often well-deserved, yet Brighton is also a place of persisting inequalities and injustices.
These stories reveal the joys and struggles of individual Brightonians, the role of some supportive local organisations, and how national political decisions, e