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Brighton(/ˈbraɪtən/BRY-tən) is aseaside resortand one of the two main areas of thecityofBrighton and Hovein the county ofEast Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles (76 km) south ofLondon.[1]Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to theBronze Age,RomanandAnglo-Saxonperiods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in theDomesday Book(1086). The town's importance grew in theMiddle Agesas the Old Town developed, but it languished in theearly modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport toLondonand becoming a boarding point for boats travelling toFrance. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort forsea bathingas a purported cure for illnesses.
In theGeorgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later KingGeorge IV, who spent much time in the town and constructed theRoyal Pavilionin theRegency era. Brighton continued to grow as a major centre of tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions were built in theVictorian era, including theGrand Hotel, theHilton Brighton Metropole, thePalace Pierand theWest Pier. The town continued to grow into the 20th century, expanding to incorporate more areas into the town's boundaries before joiningHoveto form theunitary authorityof Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was grantedcity statusin 2000.[2]Today, Brighton and Hovedistricthas a resident population of about 277,965 and the widerBrighton and Hove conurbationhas a population of 474,485 (2011 census).[note 1]
Brighton's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene, andits large LGBT population, leading to its recognition as the "unofficial gay capital of the UK" and as of the 2021 census, 10.7% of the population of Brighton and Hove over the age of 18 identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, the highest percentage in the entire UK.[3]Brighton has been called the UK's "hippestcity"[4]and "the happiest place to live in the UK".[5]
