The History of 47 Sussex Square

​Recollections of Kemp Town’s Early Days:

The late Mr. Thomas Warner, was long a resident in Sussex Square (over 40 years). He was an active participator in the affairs of the Sussex County Hospital, and was one of those who offered themselves for membership of the Town Council at the first election on Brighton being made a Corporate town. Thomas Warner is listed in street directories at 47 Sussex Square from 1850 until his death in 1889, and his family remained there until 1893. In the 1881 census Thomas was living there with his wife, four children who are listed as ‘visitors’, and his six servants.

The house was registered as Blenheim House School for Boys, run by Alexander Chalmers, from 1903-1917. After the school closed, Chalmers continued to live in the house until 1947.