Writing in 1950, historian Antony Dale noted that unnamed antiquaries had suggested an Old English word 'brist' or 'briz', meaning 'divided', could have contributed the first part of the historic name Brighthelmstone. Brighthelm gives its name to, among other things, a church, a pub in Brighton, some halls of residence at the University of Sussex. An alternative etymology taken from the Old English words for 'stony valley' is sometimes given but has less acceptance. The tЕ«n element is common in Sussex, especially on the coast, although it occurs infrequently in combination with a personal name. Most scholars believe that it derives from Beorthelm + tЕ«n-the homestead of Beorthelm, a common Old English name associated with villages elsewhere in England. 'Brighton' was originally an informal shortened form, first seen in 1660 it gradually supplanted the longer name and was in general use from the late 18th century, although Brighthelmstone remained the town's official name until 1810. Although more than 40 variations have been documented, Brighthelmstone (or Brighthelmston) was the standard rendering between the 14th and 18th centuries. The earliest attestation of Brighton's name is Bristelmestune, recorded in the Domesday Book. 7.1 Churches and other places of worship.Brighton has been described as the UK's ' hippest city', 'the happiest place to live in the UK', and the 'unofficial gay capital of the UK'. As of 2017, Brighton and Hove had a resident population of about 290,885. Brighton joined Hove to form the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was granted city status in 2000. Arrival of the railways in 1841 helped it become a popular destination for day-trippers from London. King George IV spent much time in the town and constructed the Royal Pavilion there. From about 1730 it developed as a health resort. The ancient settlement of 'Brighthelmstone' was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). ДЄrchaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. Located on the southern coast of England, in the county of East Sussex, it is 47 miles (76В km) south of London. Brighton ( / Л€ b r aЙЄ t Й™n/) is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove.

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