Gwydyr Mansions, Renaissance Revival mansion in Palmeira Square, Brighton and Hove, England.
Gwydyr Mansions is a four-story Renaissance Revival building in Palmeira Square with red brick walls decorated with pale ashlar stonework. The structure features bay windows running through each level and combines residential apartments above with commercial space on the ground floor.
Construction took place in 1890 at the request of Reverend David Davies as part of an ambitious residential development near Holland Road Baptist Church. Its creation coincided with Brighton's growth as a Victorian seaside resort.
The name derives from Peter Drummond-Burrell, Baron Willoughby de Eresby, and reflects links to Brighton's Jewish community. The building served as a gathering point for different social circles who appreciated its refined architectural character.
The building sits on Palmeira Square and is easily viewable from the street for examining its exterior details. The surrounding area features typical Victorian residential streets and pedestrian access is straightforward throughout the square.
The building combines residential spaces with a barber shop at street level, preserving its original mixed-use character from when it was built. This blend of housing and commerce reflected the practical needs of wealthy Victorian seaside neighborhoods.
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