Volk's Electric Railway: How Brighton Built the World's Oldest Electric Railway in 1883
Opened on 4 August 1883, Volk's Electric Railway is the world's oldest operating electric railway. The story of Magnus Volk, the Daddy Long Legs car that walked through the sea, and when it is back in 2027.
Hove's iconic seafront railings are being restored to their former glory
Brighton and Hove City Council has begun restoring 300 metres of Hove's historic cast iron seafront railings, revealing the original Victorian Martlet emblems, following the recent volunteer restoration of the cucumber benches.
Volunteers wanted to help preserve historic Telscombe Village
Brighton & Hove City Council is helping recruit a community trustee for Gorham's Gift, the legacy charity that has protected the rural character of Telscombe Village since 1933.