Horace Smith

Poet and novelist Horace Smith, who christened Brighton ‘Queen of Watering Places,’ lived here 1840‒1849

Horace Smith, a poet and novelist known for coining the phrase "Queen of Watering Places" to describe Brighton, resided at this address from 1840 to 1849. His connection to the area and literary contributions help highlight Brighton's 19th-century cultural and social significance.