163 North Street, Brighton

The building at 163 North Street in Brighton, part of the English coastal city of Brighton and Hove, was erected in 1904 for an insurance company and has since been used as a branch by several banks and building societies. It now houses a bookmaker's shop. The distinctive pink granite Edwardian Baroque-style office, embellished with towers, decorative carvings and a landmark cupola, has been called "the most impressive building" on Brighton's main commercial thoroughfare. One of many works by prolific local architecture firm Clayton & Black, it has been described as their chef d'œuvre. English Heritage has listed it at Grade II for its architectural and historical importance.

163 North Street
The building from the west-southwest
Location163 North Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 1EA, United Kingdom
Coordinates50.8227°N 0.1395°W / 50.8227; -0.1395
Built1904
Built forRoyal Assurance Society
ArchitectClayton & Black
Architectural style(s)Edwardian Baroque
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameNo. 163 North Street
Designated26 August 1999
Reference no.1380622
Location within central Brighton
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