The Regency

Technically the Regency lasted just 9 years from 1811 until the death of George III in 1920. More broadly the term Regency applies to the first thirty years of the 19th Century. The period sits in the middle of the longer Georgian period.

From 1800-1830 George, Prince of Wales, made Brighton fashionable and brought the beau monde of the day to his new palace, The Royal Pavilion. Many of the city's famous squares and crescents were built as well as districts such as Montpellier.

Hove was significantly developed during the Regency. Brunswick Square and Terrace were built and designed by Amon Wilds and Charles Busby. It is among the finest examples of civic design in the country.

• 1811 George Prince of Wales is made Regent.
• 1820 The Prince Regent is crowned King George IV.
• 1822 Transformation of the Royal Pavilion by architect John Nash
• 1824 The first major development towards the modern Hove.

* All pictures courtesy of Brighton & Hove Museums