EVENTS for the gay community in gay Brighton, like Brighton Pride
Private gay accommodation in the gay village in Brighton. We aren't a B&B, as we don't serve breakfast.
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Brighton was a fishing village chosen by the Prince Regent, known to his friends as Prinny, son of George III and himself later King George IV, as his holiday resort not too far from London. It was here he could keep his mistress, Maria Fitzherbert, without facing the prudish sniggers of the courtiers in London. It was here he could also meet other free spirits like himself, as well as the ladies, and perhaps even men, who knows, that were his and their camp followers. It must have been a bumpy ride in those carriages, though, so the royal bottom and the portly frame needed resting after arrival. One does tend to linger a bit longer in Brighton, given the chance. Who knows what might happen this very afternoon? Prinny thought so too. |
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Well, fishing villages are fine and dandy, but Prinny wanted regal appointments, so the Royal Pavilion was built, Indian in style outside, Chinese inside. But all of it in the exquisite taste of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known as “Regency”. Who would want to live anywhere else? Brighton was where it was at! Not to miss the fun the Court came along. Sunshine, sea and fresh air, what a change! The Royal Pavilion alone justifies a day trip to Brighton, even in bad weather. It's like nothing else you've ever seen. The important thing was that nobody was pointing fingers at anyone else. They were all enjoying the fun and hoping for a bit of “mixed bathing”, among other delights! Well, bathing costumes had not yet been invented, so the bathing was in the altogether. Get with it ! Queen Victoria, though no prude, sold the palace because she found everything here too hedonistic. Well, that just means pleasure-loving, doesn’t it? Better than pain-loving. Sorry! – OK, don’t want to tread on anyone’s toes. |
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| The Theatre Royal: Now some 200 years old, this elegant theatre maintains London standards, and often presents plays waiting for transfer to London's West End.
1st - 5th September: Quadrophenia - a musical set in the 'sixties, with music by The Who. Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival: If you're a foodie, you can't afford to miss this. The food and drink events are on throughout September. They include a Pub Chilli Eating Challenge (runs throughout the month at various locations in Brighton and Hove), Brighton Station Wine Festival held by experts on 5th September under the Arches at Brighton Station. And Dame Edna Everage is appearing with Sir Les Patterson at the Brighton Centre on September 18th So why not spend the whole month here before the autumn fades? The Brighton Dome: presents the Soweto Gospel Choir on September 12th, the Odemba OK Jazz All Stars on the 24th and Tango Fire on the 2th and 26th. Brighton Pier:, the erstwhile Palace Pier, now offers all the fun of the fair, but also hosts various events. Fun on the beach: We know what you are thinking, and that does happen, too. But Brighton also provides world-class events, such as concerts by famous singers and bands, that you can enjoy on the beach. Brighton's Gay Pride week takes place twice a year. Regard it as good fun for everyone, and the excesses won't bother you too much. So, if you want to stay with us, just write us an e-mail: enquiries@brightonrooms.co.uk |
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Of course, the gay EVENTS in Brighton include the extravagant Brighton Pridewith its wonderful, friendly atmosphere and typical Brighton neighbourliness. Our street is blocked to traffic during Pride,as we are in the middle of it all.