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A weekend in Brighton

A weekend in Brighton A few weeks ago, armed with my trusty weekender, I went down to the south coast to look at the University of Brighton with my Mum. We stayed at the modern Malmaison Hotel in Brighton's Marina, and walked along the beach to get into the town, as it is somewhat far out. We arrived on Satuarday morning and in an attempt to not shop, we went to the Brighton Pavillion that was created as the fashionable seaside residence of King George IV, and was finshed in 1815. I loved the visit, and would recommend! Here is a basic history of The Pavilion. John Nash, one of the most famed Regency architects was given the challenge of giving the Pavilion an oriental look by the King. It was a very fashionable architectural style and showed how well traveled you were, as it was unlike that seen in Britain at the time. The pavilion is rather different to what is seen on most other buildings in Brighton, they reflect a slightly earlier style, inspir