James Gray: This short road, just to the west of Elm Grove, was one of the first ventures into municipal housing by Brighton Council. In 1887, Alderman Abbey and Daniel Friend gave a plot of land in this area for the erection of artisans’ dwellings. For many years the land lay idle until in 1904 May Road (named after the Borough Surveyor, Mr. F.J.C. May) was laid out and building commenced.
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_27_166 above.] jgc_27_167
2018: The new housing in May Road today, looking west from the narrow cul-de-sac leading to Elm Grove. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_27_166 above.] jgc_27_168
2018: The new housing in May Road today, looking east towards the grassy bank leading to Tenantry Down Road. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)