William Arthur Earp painted this view looking west towards the Chain Pier, with the railway laid out. Japanese spindle trees look around 12 feet tall here. 1883? Lawns were laid out in 1884 and are not visible here. Railway established 1883
Earp, William Arthur; Chain Pier, Brighton, East Sussex; Brighton and Hove Museums and Art Galleries; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/chain-pier-brighton-east-sussex-74691
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