Church Street drill hall, Brighton, Military drill hall in Church Street, Brighton, United Kingdom
The Church Street drill hall stands as a Grade II listed building with segment-headed windows and architectural elements reflecting late Victorian military design.
Constructed in 1890, this military facility served as headquarters for the 1st Volunteer Battalion of The Royal Sussex Regiment before their deployment to Gallipoli.
The structure represents the period of voluntary military service in Britain, when local units maintained readiness through regular training sessions.
Located near Brighton city center at coordinates 50.82492, -0.14194, the former military building now functions as an antiques warehouse.
The building features a distinctive facade that architectural historian Pevsner compared to a 17th-century structure from Salzburg, Austria.
Inception: 1890
GPS coordinates: 50.82492,-0.14194
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:11
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