2013

TQ3203 : Madeira Lift, Brighton

taken 10 years ago, near to Kemp Town, Brighton And Hove, England

Madeira Lift, Brighton
Madeira Lift, Brighton
Grade 2 listed Victorian lift, now fully restored to its former glory. Originally opening in 1890, the lift links Marine Parade with Madeira Drive. In its heyday it carried thousands of visitors to the beach. The lift originally operated by a hydraulic pump and 15 people could be carried at any one time from Madeira Drive to Marine Parade for a charge of a halfpenny each way.

The present electrically powered lift cage carries only six people. The entrance to the lift resembles the Oriental design of the Royal Pavilion and the original lift cage was decorated with mirrors, gilt panels and medallions, with a glass roof. LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link )

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TQ3203, 533 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Paul Gillett   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 29 December, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 29 December, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 32378 03643 [1m precision]
WGS84: 50:49.0328N 0:7.3311W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 32363 03621
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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