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6 unusual facts about Park Crescent


Arnold Ruge

On a smaller scale, while in Brighton, he was chairman of the successful Park Crescent Residents' Association.

Park Crescent, Brighton

In about 1849 Amon Henry Wilds attempted to introduce some higher-class housing with his Park Crescent development.

The horseshoe-shaped, three-part terrace of 48 houses was designed and built by one of Brighton's most important architects, Amon Henry Wilds; by the time work started in 1849 he had 35 years' experience in the town.

Lewis Carroll's sister Henrietta moved to number 4 Park Crescent in 1885 and lived a hermit-like existence with several cats for company.

Park Crescent, Worthing

Close to Park Crescent lies the site of some Roman burials from the 4th century, identified by coins of Diocletian (reigned 284–305) and Constantine I (reigned 306–337) which were found with them.

Richmond Road, which runs east-west close to Park Crescent, was formerly known as Park Lane or Park Crescent Lane until it was renamed after the 6th Duke of Richmond.



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Aberfeldie, Victoria

Scotsman James Robertson named his property Aberfeldie, located on the corner of Aberfeldie Sreet and Park Crescent, after the town Aberfeldy in Scotland.

Jane Gordon, Duchess of Gordon

So his eldest son, Lord Brome, was therefore considered suitable for Louisa (Gordon Castle, 27 December 1776 – Park Crescent, Middlesex, 5 December 1850), the fourth daughter.