History of Brighthelmston; or, Brighton as I View it and Others Knew It With a Chronological Table of Local Events

"History of Brighthelmston; or, Brighton as I View it and Others Knew It" by John Ackerson Erredge is a tour through time that recounts the story of Brighton from its ancient beginnings, revealing its transformation through the ages with a special timeline of key local happenings. From its Roman roots and military importance, to its geographic and ecological elements, the historical account looks at the discoveries of the ancient world, like Roman coins and relics, to show how Brighton's culture and society were shaped by everyday people like fisherman and land owners. While starting off strong, it was abruptly suspended due to the author's death and never recovered after its opening chapters.