Thursday, January 29, 2009

Discover Brighton

Now that we have spoken about Brighton in class, why not take advantage of the situation and learn something about this English city:





Brighton (South coast of England)
County -
Sussex
Tel code: 01273
Postcode: BN1
Population: 155000
Don't miss: Royal Pavilion, Brighton Pier, Brighton Marina...


Did you know that...

- 8 million people visit Brighton every year
- There are 400 pubs in Brighton
- It is considered the "gay capital of England", for its numerous LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community.
- ABBA sung in Brighton, in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest their famous song "Waterloo", which boosted their international career, becoming one of the most famous singing groups of all time.
- The closest London airport is Gatwick (25 miles). From there you can easily catch a bus or a train to Brighton.

For more info, check this link.


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