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Palmeira Mansions straddles the exit of Palmeira Avenue onto Palmeira Square and was developed in the 1840s. Taken from the gardens in the centre of the B2066.

A pair of mansions straddling the entrance of Palmeira Avenue and built in 1883-84.

No shortage of stucco and terra cotta.

Palmeira Mansions is a large corner terrace house which has the most magnificent grade II* listed interior, consisting of a unique collection of Victorian fixtures and fittings in an eclectic mix of the best that money could buy in the 1890's. http://www.visitbrighton.com/culture/palmeira-mansions-p359741 The building is currently used as a Language School

The clock is marked by the mound of purple in centre (see Image for a closer view) and was constructed to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II. This small garden is bounded the B2066's one way system with St John's Church at the far western end.

Location: Floral Clock, Palmeira Square Sponsor: Golden Lion Group Designer: Totally Dynamic Brightly coloured Dave is sponsored by a local pub company and is located towards the eastern end of the square with the spire of St John the baptist at the far western end. [Update 6 December - auctioned for £7,500] The snowdogs by the sea is a public art trail that will take place from 24 September to 27 November 2016 across Brighton involving 45 decorated snow dog sculptures 1.5m high that are placed around various parts of the city (Except number 45 which will be located on Platform 17 at Victoria Station in London). They are based on the story of 'The Snowman and the Snowdog' the follow up to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. Briggs at least has some association with the city having taught at the Brighton School of Art, that later became part of Brighton Polytechnic, from 1961-86. He currently resides at Westmeston a small village located along the spring line of the South Downs about seven miles north of the city centre. The trail is co-ordinated by and will raise funds for the Martlets Hospice a local charity with each dog sponsored by a local business, agency or celebrity. At the beginning of December each dog will be auctioned off along with a set of snow puppies, smaller sculptures, that have been decorated by local schools and placed in museums and libraries [Update - Auction raised £337,000 on 6 December 2016]. For the other dogs see: Image Image Image Image #5 - Dave the Dog Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image

Palmeira Mansions is a large corner terrace house which has the most magnificent grade II* listed interior, consisting of a unique collection of Victorian fixtures and fittings in an eclectic mix of the best that money could buy in the 1890's. http://www.visitbrighton.com/culture/palmeira-mansions-p359741 The building is currently used as a Language School

The north end of Palmeira Square looking towards Western Road. See Wikipedia entry for Brighton and Hove: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_and_Hove

Planted in 1953 to celebrate the coronation though I can't remember the last time it worked. Both the southern and northern clock faces say different times. The road beyond is Palmeira Avenue.