The Secret Door

This intriguing door is on Madeira Drive at the bottom of Duke's Mound. I have never seen it open. Does anyone know where it leads? Duke's Mound was named after the Duke of Devonshire who occupied Fife House, 1 Lewes Crescent. Perhaps he had a tunnel built to provide easy access to the seafront.

Brighton Festival Programme

Just received the Festival programme for 2009. First reactions ; the new layout inside is very clear and easy to navigate with everything listed in chronological order. But the cover - oh dear! so depressing. It looks as if its intended to represent a tide of gloom creeping over the city. We need cheering up, not reminding that there is a recession (or worse) coming.