The Beach

Just an hour away from London by train lies the seaside town of Brighton on the English Channel. With the opening of the London to Brighton railway in 1841, it became a holiday destination for thousands. Brighton continues to draw visitors with its festive atmosphere and well-known attractions such as the Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion. There is something about being by the sea that is mesmerizing and revitalizing at the same time.

As you exit the train station, before you can even see the water, the squawking of the sea gulls lets you know you're close.

The beach is rocky, made for shoes not barefoot strolling. The smell is of salt and seaweed. The water is green and there is a lovely breeze blowing off it. It's a Saturday, so the tables along the boardwalk are full.

I imagined how it might have been in the late 1800's and early 1900's, and I felt that black and white photography would best capture the mood.

 

 Brighton was a lovely escape from the bustle of London.