What is recorded here
This grey commemorative plaque records: Poet and novelist Horace Smith who christened Brighton 'Queen of Watering Places' lived here 1840-1849 Recorded plaque organisation: Brighton Corporation.
Horace Smith was a poet and novelist known for his literary works and for coining the nickname "Queen of Watering Places" for Brighton, highlighting its popularity as a seaside resort.
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