Brighton is a borough in East Sussex, southeastern England, to the English Channel. A major seaside resort, Brighton is definitely an eye-catching town renowned for its several parks as well as handsome squares and crescents. Manufactures are diverse and include electrical equipment and metal products. The prominent Oriental-style Royal Pavilion, constructed (1784-87) as being a residence for the Prince of Wales, later King George IV, is here. Purchased by Brighton in 1850, the Royal Pavilion and also the Dome (its former stables) now house a museum, picture galleries, and assembly halls. Several theaters and museums, an aquarium, a racecourse, including a large marina also are in the borough. Brighton is the seat of the University of Sussex (1961) as well as the University of Brighton (1992, formerly a polytechnic college). Hydrofoil service operates between Brighton and Dieppe, France.
Founded about the 10th century, the community was formerly referred to as Brighthelmstone. It remained a small fishing village until the construction of the pavilion in the late 18th century, after which the town quickly developed into a classy resort. Brighton was reached by railroad in 1841 and grew rapidly thereafter. During World War II bombing attacks by the German air force brought about massive damage,
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