—March 21st, a meeting held at the Old Ship Tavern to inspect and consider a plan for the consideration of a harbour at Brighton.
— Brighton Dispensary founded.
— July 7th, Mr. Tilt, proprietor of the Castle Tavern and Subscription Rooms, died.
1810.—St. James’s Chapel built. The Duke of Marlborough contributed £100.
— Lady Huntingdon’s Chapel enlarged.
— The Town Act of 1773 repealed, and a now Act passed.
1810.—April 12th, the first catch of the season of mackerel, 116 in number, fetched 2s 4d each, for Billingsgate Market.
— May 21st, the first mail coaches put on the road between Brighton and London.
— May 2nd, first meeting of the Town Commissioners, under the new Act of Parliament, at the Old Ship.
— May 31st, Holy Thursday, Brighton Fair held on the Cliff, between Middle Street and Black-lion Street.