James Gray: This is one of the oldest existing streets in Brighton, being commenced in 1801 and finished in 1804 in which year the private gardens were laid out. Houses at the southern end from No 24 onwards, awaiting demolition – 5 March 1961. Woolworths store in St James’s Street now covers this site. jgc_22_065
2018: East side of Dorset Gardens looking north towards Edward Street. 24 Dorset Gardens (left) survives, although refurbished in 2016/17 with roof level additions. Nos 25 and 26 (right) were demolished and redeveloped. (Photographer: Jayne Paulin)
James Gray: This is one of the oldest existing streets in Brighton, being commenced in 1801 and finished in 1804 in which year the private gardens were laid out. Looking through the gardens, no longer private, to the Salvation Army Citadel, in April 1963. Originally a riding school, then King Solomon’s “Abode of Love”, it was acquired by the Salvation Army in 1890. Demolished in 1965. jgc_22_066
James Gray: Early nineteenth century houses, 24, 25 and 26, Dorset Gardens, photographed in 1961 just before their demolition to make way for the Woolworth store in St James’s Street. jgc_22_025
2018: The large corner building which replaced 25 and 26 was further developed in 2016/17 with an apartment building erected on top of it. Number 24 was also altered, and another storey added, although the façade appears to be original. (Photographer: Guy Shanley)