Stable appeal - Introduction
We're working to returnThe Regency Town House to its original configuration!
Read our update of 24 June 2026 below...
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Immediately behind 13 Brunswick Square and still directly connected to it, (see graphic below), lies a remarkable architectural gem, a true relic of early 19th century life, our original stable and coach house. Standing as a living testament to the rhythms and practices of a bygone era, this site is extremely rare, with even its lime-washed hay loft and areas of original flooring still intact.
During the early 20th C, such parts of large, terraced houses were generally sold off and, when listing was introduced in 1947, they were left unprotected. Consequently, many have undergone significant change, or outright demolition. Today, surviving original features are extremely unusual.
Unexpectedly, we now have the chance to secure this exceptionally well-preserved part of the Town House, as the current owners, who have been considering modernisation, are keen that we might secure the site for heritage use.
If we can make the purchase, we will be the only terraced historic home in the country to offer visitors authentic grand interiors, servant’s working rooms and equestrian quarters.
“Over many years it’s been deeply frustrating to provide visitors with a description of a local stable, the lives of those who worked there, and the significance of horses and carriages to early residents, without being able to show them an example of such an area”
Nick Tyson, Curator
UPDATE, as of 24 June 2026:
Our charity, the Brunswick Town Charitable Trust (Registered Charity No. 1012216), is making strong progress towards reuniting the original elements of our historic property. We currently hold a sales contract with the vendors and have recently achieved our public fundraising target of £100,000, contributing towards the total £500,000 required for acquisition and repair.
In addition, we have secured financial support from the Architectural Heritage Fund. The final stage of our strategy to reacquire the former stabling is to obtain support from the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Subject to this funding being awarded, we anticipate securing the site in August.
Of course, we are still keen to raise further funding for this important project and your contribution, no matter how small, can advance our cause, so please act now, making your gift online, via post or bank transfer.
MAKE A DONATION Go to our secure page hosted by Charities Aid Foundation
Or, post a cheque to:
The Regency Town House (stable)
13 Brunswick Square
Brighton & Hove
BN3 1EH, UK
Or, make a donation by bank transfer using the following details:
Account Name: The Brunswick Town Charitable Trust
Account number: 66904617
Sort code: 60-30-09
Payment reference 'stable'
NOTE: If our campaign is unsuccessful, we will return donations or, with your permission, use funds for the maintenance of The Regency Town House.
Want more information? Download our paper, 'Historic urban stabling in Britain today and the The Regency Town House' or click on Further Detail to read more about why stables became detached from the properties they once served and were omited from list entries, leaving them vulnerable to significant change.
Below, some images contextualising our site and local stabling.

Overview of RTH site in Brunswick Square with stable highlighted in red

C A Busby drawing of front elevation for a Brighton stable, 1827

C A Busby plan for a Brighton stable, 1827

C A Busby drawing of front elevation for a Brighton stable, 1828
C A Busby drawing for a Brunswick Town stable that's the mirror layout to ours

Limewashed hay loft above our stable

1st F rear sash in our stable

1st F fireplace in our stable

GF harness room fireplace in our stable

GF rear sash in our stable

Brick flooring to the rear of our stable

T&G bead-butt board to our GF stable east stable wall

