If you care about our
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The Regency Society is the oldest amenity and conservation society in Brighton and Hove and a registered charity.
If it affects the physical environment, we're involved – from consultation on key planning matters to a range of educational initiatives designed to inform and inspire everyone who cares about the quality of life in this exceptional city.
i360 plan revived
New Plans for the i360 observation tower at the foot of the West Pier have been revived with a £3 million grant from the Coast to Capital local enterprise partnership and Brighton & Hove City Council's decision to loan a further £14 million to kick-start the project. Read more...
New study on future of King Alfred
New A study into the future of the King Alfred leisure centre is being commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council as part of a wider look into sports facilities in the city. Read more...
Tickets for the REGENCY SOCIETY WEEKEND now on sale
New See the full programme, find out about the speakers and tour leaders and book your tickets – at reduced rates until July. Read more...
AGM and election results 2012
New Excellent lecture from Lord Baker, productive AGM, new officers and committee now in place. Read more...
Objection to boutique hotel plan for Queen Square ice rink
The Regency Society has objected to amended plans for a six-storey boutique hotel on the site of the disused Queen Square ice rink because of its height and intrusiveness to Wykeham Terrace and St Nicholas churchyard. Read more...
Our Brighton Festival debut
Sold out Does our obession with the past and period architecture obscure our view of the future? Join the debate in our Brighton Festival debut, The cult of the ruin, a panel discussion chaired by David Dimbleby. Read more...
Charlotte, the forgotten princess
New A tragically short life is recalled in a new exhibition at the Royal Pavilion. David Robson has visited – and wishes it could be seen more widely. Read more...
Supper Clubs special offer
Rose Collis Supper Clubs at The Swan in Rock Street, Kemp Town, are offering Regency Society members a 10 per cent discount on this year's talks and meals, plus a five talks for the price of four deal. Topics include politics, arts, theatre, cinema and royalty in Kemp Town. Read more...
Buildings at risk 2011
There are 15 listed buildings on Brighton & Hove Council’s newly released at risk register for 2011 and manay more that are vulnerable. Read more... You can also find out how the owners of the Brighton Ballrooms – originally the Sassoon Mausoleum – are working to make an iconic building pay its way in the 21st century. Read more...
Secret Garden Party 2012
Fun, food, fizz and a fabulous raffle on the evening of 30 June. Save the date!
Regency Weekend explores Regency society
Food and fashion, cultural life and life downstairs, interiors and townscape – we’re running a whole weekend about society during the Regency period, especially as it affected Brighton. It takes place from 12-14 October and includes a musical evening at the Royal Pavilion, star speakers, including Dan Cruickshank (below), Steven Parissien, Ivan Day (bottom right) and Lucy Adlington (bottom left) and walks and talks by local experts such as Dr Sue Berry, David Beevors and Geoffrey Mead. You can download the full programme here.
