WSPU Plaque unveiled.

The successfully crowdfunded plaque to mark the site of the WSPU offices at the Clock Tower was unveiled yesterday by Caroline Lucas MP.

Site of plaque on 'White Stuff' frontage

Suffragettes in attendance

The weather was fine, a substantial crowd was in enthusiastic attendance and the unveiling was followed by a reception at the Chapel Royal for the 200+ contributors.

For background info see: Help to honour Brighton's Suffragettes.

'Save Madeira Terraces' Raffle

Don't forget your raffle tickets

Available on line or from 20 outlets across the city.

See: https://www.facebook.com/notes/save-madeira-terraces-raffle-group/how-to-buy-where-to-buy-raffle-tickets-2019/328701547786152/

Mary Clarke Statue Appeal - update

The Mary Clarke Statue Appeal now has a Local Giving page which enables quick, online donations.

Previous post: The Mary Clarke Statue Appeal.

Restoration of the Corn Exchange's Goddess

An Art Deco statue depicting the Roman Goddess of Agriculture is being restored as part of the building refurbishment. Standing above the entrance to the Corn Exchange on Church Street, Ceres was sculpted in 1935 by renowned artist James Woodford OBE RA (1893-1976).

The statue was crafted by Woodford in a distinct ornamental style to compliment the architecture of the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Dome buildings. Specialist restoration work has been undertaken by local conservator, Sarah Mayfield.

See: https://brightondome.org/news_blog/ceres_restoration/

Patcham Duck Fayre returns.

After a hiatus of 14 years Patcham Village reclaims Old London Road from traffic for a day and the event promises to be bigger & better than ever.