James Gray: An unusual view of the rooftops of Buckingham Place, taken from an upper window of 1 Goldsmid Road. These houses were built in the 1850’s and the corner house, No 1 was removed in 1920 so that Lloyds Bank building could be erected. This was opened on 29 September 1921. jgc_31_004
2018: The Lloyds Bank building at the centre of both images remains virtually unchanged although it ceased to be a bank some time ago. For a number of years a thriving formal restaurant, it is now a pop-up restaurant. (Photographer: Frances Lindsay-Hills)
James Gray: Another view. Additional Information: Designed by Richard Cromwell Carpenter on the corner of Compton Avenue. jgc_31_007
2018: All Saints church was demolished in 1957 and replaced by this block of flats called Buckingham Lodge. (Photographer: Frances Lindsay-Hills)
James Gray: Six photographs [jgc_31_008 to 013] taken by the amateur photographer during 1957, showing the Church, the Church Hall and scenes of the interior when demolition was proceeding. jgc_31_008, jgc_31_011, jgc_31_012
James Gray: This church was erected in 1852-53 by Messrs G Cheesman the well known Brighton builders of that period. It was however a shoddy building, the flint walled exterior being a mere veneer and the interior of poor quality. In 1954 the parish was amalgamated with that of St Michael and All Angels and the church was closed. Additional Information: Designed by Richard Cromwell Carpenter on the corner of Compton Avenue. jgc_31_005
James Gray: Another view. Additional Information: Designed by Richard Cromwell Carpenter on the corner of Compton Avenue. jgc_31_006
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_31_008 above.] Additional Information: The altar was removed to the south chapel of St Michaels and All Angels. jgc_31_010
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_31_008 above.] After all these buildings had been removed the diocesan authorities put the empty site up for sale. At the auction at the Old Ship Hotel on 15 January 1958, the land was sold for £6000. The block of flats known as Buckingham Lodge was later built here. jgc_31_013
2018: See caption for jgc_31_007 above. (Photographer: Frances Lindsay-Hills)
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_31_008 above.] Exterior view. jgc_31_009
2018: All Saints Church on the left was demolished in 1957 and replaced by Buckingham Lodge flats> The church hall remains substantially unchanged and is the home of the West Hill Community Association. (Photographer: Frances Lindsay-Hills)
James Gray: The Belle Vue Tavern and houses in Buckingham Place. As can be seen these were comparatively new, having been built in the 1850s. These two photographs [jgc_31_041 and 042] were taken in 1870, by Mr W J Bramwell, from a house on the south side of Buckingham Place. jgc_31_041
James Gray: Houses running from Seven Dials to Bath Street. Despite the passage of forty years, little has changed today. jgc_31_056
2018: Almost a further seventy years later and still little has changed. (Photographer: Frances Lindsay-Hills)
James Gray: Another example of Bramwell’s panoramic views from Buckingham Place, dating from about 1875. Note the line of trees behind the signal gantry. This is the line of Preston Park Avenue. In the far distance on the left can be seen Preston Village and the manor. jgc_31_072