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'''Saltdean''' is a coastal village in the city of [[Brighton and Hove]], with part (known as '''East Saltdean''') outside the city boundary in [[Lewes (district)|Lewes]] district. Saltdean is approximately {{convert|5|mi|0}} east of central [[Brighton]], {{convert|5|mi|0}} west of [[Newhaven, East Sussex|Newhaven]], and {{convert|6|mi}} south of [[Lewes]]. It is bordered by farmland and the [[South Downs National Park]].
'''Saltdean''' is a coastal village in the city of [[Brighton and Hove]], with part (known as '''East Saltdean''') outside the city boundary in [[Lewes (district)|Lewes]] district. Saltdean is approximately {{convert|5|mi|0}} east of central [[Brighton]], {{convert|5|mi|0}} west of [[Newhaven]], and {{convert|6|mi}} south of [[Lewes]]. It is bordered by farmland and the [[South Downs National Park]].


==History==
==History==
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Saltdean was open farmland, originally a part of the village of [[Rottingdean]], and almost uninhabited until 1924 when land was sold off for speculative housing and property development. Some of this was promoted by entrepreneur [[Charles W. Neville]], who had set up a company to develop the site (he also eventually built nearby towns [[Peacehaven]] and parts of Rottingdean).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saltdean.info/begsaltdean.htm|title=Beginning of Saltdean Today|access-date=12 March 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102171400/http://www.saltdean.info/begsaltdean.htm|archive-date=2 January 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Saltdean was open farmland, originally a part of the village of [[Rottingdean]], and almost uninhabited until 1924 when land was sold off for speculative housing and property development. Some of this was promoted by entrepreneur [[Charles W. Neville]], who had set up a company to develop the site (he also eventually built nearby towns [[Peacehaven]] and parts of Rottingdean).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saltdean.info/begsaltdean.htm|title=Beginning of Saltdean Today|access-date=12 March 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102171400/http://www.saltdean.info/begsaltdean.htm|archive-date=2 January 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Saltdean has a mainly shingle beach, fronted by a promenade, the Undercliff Walk, which can be reached directly from the cliff top, by steps from the coast road, or by a subway tunnel from the nearby Lido. The buildings nearest the beach are the most architecturally varied, and include some influenced by international trends of the inter-war years, e.g. [[Bauhaus]] and [[Cubism]], and there are some which are Spanish influenced.
Saltdean has a mainly shingle beach, fronted by a promenade, the Undercliff Walk, which can be reached directly from the cliff top, by steps from the coast road, or by a subway tunnel from the nearby Lido. The Undercliff Walk continues to Brighton, ending by the Palace Pier. The buildings nearest the beach are the most architecturally varied, and include some influenced by international trends of the inter-war years, e.g. [[Bauhaus]] and [[Cubism]], and there are some which are Spanish influenced.


The best known building is the [[grade II* listed]] [[Saltdean Lido]] community centre, which includes a public library and iconic open air swimming-pool, designed by architect [[R.W.H. Jones]].<ref>{{NHLE|desc=Saltdean Lido|num=1380905|grade=II*|accessdate=23 May 2020}}</ref> He also designed other buildings in the area, including the former Grand Ocean Hotel, built using [[Art Deco]] 'ocean liner' architecture.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Saltdean story|author=Douglas D'Enno|publisher=Phillimore|year=1985|ISBN=0-85033-573-6}}</ref>
The best known building is the [[grade II* listed]] [[Saltdean Lido]] community centre, which includes a public library and iconic open air swimming-pool, designed by architect [[R.W.H. Jones]].<ref>{{NHLE|desc=Saltdean Lido|num=1380905|grade=II*|accessdate=23 May 2020}}</ref> He also designed other buildings in the area, including the former Grand Ocean Hotel, built using [[Art Deco]] 'ocean liner' architecture.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Saltdean story|author=Douglas D'Enno|publisher=Phillimore|year=1985|ISBN=0-85033-573-6}}</ref>
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Tree lined roads and avenues radiate out in wide oval curves from the park in order to follow the contours of the local topography. The plan of the village was designed from inception to vary considerably from neighbouring Peacehaven's more grid-like system.
Tree lined roads and avenues radiate out in wide oval curves from the park in order to follow the contours of the local topography. The plan of the village was designed from inception to vary considerably from neighbouring Peacehaven's more grid-like system.

== Transport ==
Bus company [[Brighton & Hove (bus company)|Brighton & Hove]] provides frequent buses through Saltdean, operating route 27 that links Saltdean to [[Withdean]] via Brighton city centre and [[Brighton station]]. Saltdean is also served by other Brighton & Hove routes 12 and 14 (as well as their variants) that run along the A259 to destinations including [[Peacehaven]], [[Seaford, East Sussex|Seaford]] and [[Eastbourne]].

[[The Big Lemon]] bus company provides route 47 that links Saltdean to [[Hangleton]]. Saltdean is directly connected to the [[A259]] road, which runs south of the village.


==Education==
==Education==
Saltdean Primary School is the only school in Saltdean, it is well subscribed and very highly regarded. There is also a library located in the Lido Community building.
The only school in Saltdean is Saltdean Primary School. There is also a library located in the Lido Community building.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/directories/local-libraries/saltdean-library|title=Saltdean Library|website=www.brighton-hove.gov.uk}}</ref>


==Sport and leisure==
==Sport and leisure==
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Saltdean has a [[non-League football]] club [[Saltdean United F.C.]] who play at Hill Park. Saltdean also has four hard tennis courts, an outdoor Bowls green, a basketball court, and a skateboard park all located within Saltdean Park. A sea swimming group meets weekly on the beach and holds traditional Boxing Day and New Year's Day swims.
Saltdean has a [[non-League football]] club [[Saltdean United F.C.]] who play at Hill Park. Saltdean also has four hard tennis courts, an outdoor Bowls green, a basketball court, and a skateboard park all located within Saltdean Park. A sea swimming group meets weekly on the beach and holds traditional Boxing Day and New Year's Day swims.


== Notable people ==
==Cultural references==
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Saltdean is referenced in the chapter "The Sensational Sage of the Saltdean Stallion" of the fantasy novel ''[[The Brightonomicon]]''. The book "Poems from a Cave in Saltdean" (2010) makes reference to local geography.


===Historic figures===
The changing landscape of Saltdean in the 20th century is referenced in the song "'Ouses, 'Ouses, 'Ouses" on the album "The Imagined Village" on Real World Records. The song was co-written by John Copper, the sixth generation of his family to sing songs about Sussex, and reminisces about his grandfather's experience as a shepherd in the area.
* [[Alfred Lynch]] (1931–2003), actor<ref>{{Cite news |title=Krays actor dies aged 72 |work=[[The Argus (Brighton)]] |url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/6721599.krays-actor-dies-aged-72/ |date=30 December 2003 |access-date=5 June 2022}}</ref>
* [[John Nathan-Turner]] (1947–2002), TV producer<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-guide/the-leisure-hive/|title=The Leisure Hive|magazine=[[Radio Times]]}}</ref>
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* [[Manning O'Brine]] (c.1913-c.1977), writer
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* [[George Robey]] (1869–1954), music hall comedian<ref>{{Cite ODNB|first=James|last=Harding|title=Robey, Sir George [real name George Edward Wade]|id=35788|date=23 September 2004}}</ref>


== Notable people ==
===Living people===
* [[Glenn Fabry]], comics artist.
* [[Glenn Fabry]], comics artist
* [[John Avon]], illustrator<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/behind-canvas-john-avon-2002-12-26|title=Behind the Canvas: John Avon|website=MAGIC: THE GATHERING}}</ref>
* [[John Avon]], illustrator.
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* [[Dennis Burnett]], footballer
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* [[George Robey]], music hall comedian<ref>{{Cite ODNB|first=James|last=Harding|title=Robey, Sir George [real name George Edward Wade]|id=35788|date=23 September 2004}}</ref>
* [[Celeste (singer)|Celeste]], singer-songwriter<ref name=":21">{{Cite web|url=https://indie-mag.com/2017/12/soul-newcomer-celeste/|title=soul newcomer celeste takes us back to her hometown|last=Markus|first=Undine|date=18 December 2017|website=INDIE Magazine|language=en-GB|access-date=28 November 2019}}</ref>
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* [[Dennis Burnett]], Footballer
*[[Celeste (singer)|Celeste]], singer-songwriter
* [[Alfred Lynch]], actor
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* [[Manning O'Brine]], writer


==References==
==References==

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50°48′11″N 0°02′28″W / 50.8030°N 0.0411°W / 50.8030; -0.0411

Saltdean is a coastal village in the city of Brighton and Hove, with part (known as East Saltdean) outside the city boundary in Lewes district. Saltdean is approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of central Brighton, 5 miles (8 km) west of Newhaven, and 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Lewes. It is bordered by farmland and the South Downs National Park.

History

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Saltdean was open farmland, originally a part of the village of Rottingdean, and almost uninhabited until 1924 when land was sold off for speculative housing and property development. Some of this was promoted by entrepreneur Charles W. Neville, who had set up a company to develop the site (he also eventually built nearby towns Peacehaven and parts of Rottingdean).[1]

Saltdean has a mainly shingle beach, fronted by a promenade, the Undercliff Walk, which can be reached directly from the cliff top, by steps from the coast road, or by a subway tunnel from the nearby Lido. The Undercliff Walk continues to Brighton, ending by the Palace Pier. The buildings nearest the beach are the most architecturally varied, and include some influenced by international trends of the inter-war years, e.g. Bauhaus and Cubism, and there are some which are Spanish influenced.

The best known building is the grade II* listed Saltdean Lido community centre, which includes a public library and iconic open air swimming-pool, designed by architect R.W.H. Jones.[2] He also designed other buildings in the area, including the former Grand Ocean Hotel, built using Art Deco 'ocean liner' architecture.[3]

Saltdean is a prosperous village suburb of the city of Brighton and Hove, although its eastern side is administratively part of the neighbouring Lewes District Council.

Geography

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Saltdean is situated by the sea in a 'Dean' (Saxon/Old English for 'dry valley'), with the surrounding hills of the South Downs National Park forming a large central dip and valley where the oval shaped Saltdean Park and Lido are located, looking out over the adjacent sea.

Tree lined roads and avenues radiate out in wide oval curves from the park in order to follow the contours of the local topography. The plan of the village was designed from inception to vary considerably from neighbouring Peacehaven's more grid-like system.

Transport

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Bus company Brighton & Hove provides frequent buses through Saltdean, operating route 27 that links Saltdean to Withdean via Brighton city centre and Brighton station. Saltdean is also served by other Brighton & Hove routes 12 and 14 (as well as their variants) that run along the A259 to destinations including Peacehaven, Seaford and Eastbourne.

The Big Lemon bus company provides route 47 that links Saltdean to Hangleton. Saltdean is directly connected to the A259 road, which runs south of the village.

Education

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The only school in Saltdean is Saltdean Primary School. There is also a library located in the Lido Community building.[4]

Sport and leisure

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Saltdean has a non-League football club Saltdean United F.C. who play at Hill Park. Saltdean also has four hard tennis courts, an outdoor Bowls green, a basketball court, and a skateboard park all located within Saltdean Park. A sea swimming group meets weekly on the beach and holds traditional Boxing Day and New Year's Day swims.

Notable people

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Historic figures

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Living people

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References

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  1. ^ "Beginning of Saltdean Today". Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Saltdean Lido (Grade II*) (1380905)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. ^ Douglas D'Enno (1985). The Saltdean story. Phillimore. ISBN 0-85033-573-6.
  4. ^ "Saltdean Library". www.brighton-hove.gov.uk.
  5. ^ "Krays actor dies aged 72". The Argus (Brighton). 30 December 2003. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  6. ^ "The Leisure Hive". Radio Times.
  7. ^ Harding, James (23 September 2004). "Robey, Sir George [real name George Edward Wade]". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/35788. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  8. ^ "Behind the Canvas: John Avon". MAGIC: THE GATHERING.
  9. ^ Markus, Undine (18 December 2017). "soul newcomer celeste takes us back to her hometown". INDIE Magazine. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
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