1824.—Saturday, May 8th, first stone of St. Peter’s Church laid by Dr. Carr, Vicar.
— Queen’s Park and German Spa, Brighton, formed by Mr. Armstrong.
— May 1st, Ireland’s Gardens, Lewes Road, opened.
— May 11th, Brighton Royal Catch and Glee Club (from the Golden Cross Inn,) meet at Old Ship for the first time.
— May 3rd, Old Steine first lighted with gas.
— First steam packet to Dieppe, the Swift, 80 horse power, put on.
— June 1st, Rev. J. N. Goulty appointed to Union Street Chapel.
— Brighton first lighted with gas.
— August 1st, Rev. H. M. Wagner entered on his duties as Vicar.
— November 24th, violent storm, which did great damage to Chain Pier.