Brighton and Hove, city and unitary
authority and district, SE England. It was formed by the merger of the
boroughs of Brighton and Hove in 1997, and became a city in 2000. The
largest and most popular resort in S England, the city also has engineering
works and factories that manufacture office machinery, machine tools,
electrical apparatus, vacuum cleaners, shoes, and paint. Brighton was a
small fishing village before it became a fashionable resort and was
patronized, starting in 1783, by the Prince of Wales (later George IV), who
had the Royal Pavilion built. Entertainment is provided on the Palace Pier
and in the Dome, which was formerly the royal stables; the West Pier was
closed in 1975 and partially collapsed in 2002. In addition to the seaside
promenade, the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, an aquarium, a race course,
and sports facilities are of interest. The Univ. of Sussex is there.
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