— October 8th, Wreck of the “Pilgrim.”
— November 3rd, Music Hall, Edward street, destroyed by fire, second time.
— November 18th, Anti-Tractarian Demonstration and Riots at Lewes.
— Mr. Isaac Tester died, aged 54.
— December 22nd, consecration of the Parochial Burial Ground.
1860.—Sir G. B. Pechell, M.P. for Brighton, died.
— Great storm, wreck of the “Transit” and “Atlantique” off Brighton.
— Mr. James White returned as a Member for Brighton.
1861.—Easter Monday, Volunteer Review on the Downs, under Lord Ranelagh.
— August 25th, frightful railway collision in Clayton Tunnel, twenty-one persons killed.