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Brighton Fishing Museum

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The Brighton Fishing Museum is situated right on the seafront, in the heart of the historic fishing quarter. The museum traces the history of fishing in Brighton from the fashionable heyday of the Regency period to the present day. Among the displays are a 27 foot clinker built punt boat - the traditional raft used in this part of Sussex - plus old photographs, oral history exhibits, boating and fishing mementos, and a computer archive of boating records.

The story starts with Brighthelmstone, as Brioghton was known in the 18th century, and the museum tells the tale of how this little fishing town was transformed into a fashionable resort, popularized by the Prince Regent and his court circle. With the coming of fashionable society, and, later, holidaymakers, fishermen began to turn their hand to pleasure-boating, offering visitors boat hire in addition to their regular fishing activities.

A new exhibition tells the story of Brighton's famous West Pier, from its planning and building to its heyday as a visitor attraction. Pieces of the old pier are on display.
201 King's Road Arches, Brighton, East Sussex, England, BN1 1NB

About Brighton Fishing Museum
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Located on the seafront. Small parking area, with paid parking nearby.
Website: Brighton Fishing Museum
Phone: 01273 723064
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OS TQ309038

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Brighton
Tourist Information Centre
Royal Pavilion Shops
Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
East Sussex
England
BN1 1EE
Tel: 0906 711 2255
Email: brighton-tourism@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitbrighton.com/
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