1811.—January, in consequence of the flooded state of the London Road, the coaches into Brighton were compelled to come by way of Preston Drove and over the Church Hill.
— Brighton Corn Market is held at the Old Ship Tavern.
1812.—February 5th, robbery of between £3,000 and £4,000 of the Brighton Union Bank notes—Messrs. Brown, Hall, Lashmar, and West,—from Messrs. Crossweller and Co’s., Blue coach, between London and Brighton.
— February 20th, the marriage of Isaac Bass to Sarah Glayzier, took place at the Friends’ Meeting House.
— September 9th, upwards of 5,000 sheep and lambs were penned at Brighton Fair, on the North Level. The farmers, graziers, and butchers dined at the Old Ship Tavern.
— September 10th, an Infirmary added to the Brighton Dispensary.
— The Magistrates of Brighton held their first Petty Sessions, Mr. Serjeant Runnington, Chairman.
1813.—March 7th, organ at St. Nicholas’ church opened.
— April 12th, five boats detained by the Custom-house officers for having appurtenances for rowing more than four oars, contrary to the Act for the prevention of smuggling.
— April 15th, the salary of Mr Battcock, parish surgeon, raised from £80 to £100 per annum.