lIs there anywhere else in the UK where a skateboarding Jack Russell or an overly rouge octogenarian in tatty black Edwardian clothing would seem like just a part of everyday life? In Brighton, the annual naked bike ride sparks more cheers than cheers, and no one gives a damn when the bearded young man in fishnet and tartan mini puts on a cheeky twist. Brighton has tons of color and character, and it’s hard not to be provoked by its inclusive impulsive vibe.
Of course, history has played a part in the town’s unusual character: Victorian sea bathers, ‘Prinny’ and the Indo-Chinese extravaganza of his Royal Pavilion, 1950s theater buffs and Graham Greene’s portrayal of his seedy underbelly all have it all- can-Brighton formed. from today. To get the best sense of the alternative vibe, take a leisurely stroll through rural Kemptown, the hip Seven Dials and the colorful boho streets of North Laine.
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