Brixham

Victorian Coastal Life: Brixham & Broadstairs in Black and White

Victorian Coastal Life: Brixham & Broadstairs in Black and White

During the Victorian era, both Brixham and Broadstairs were bustling coastal towns that played important roles in Britain’s maritime and leisure industries. Although they were geographically distant, they shared several key characteristics that defined their urban life and development during the 19th century. Brixham, located in Devon, was one of the most significant fishing ports in Victorian England. The town’s…