Vandals Trash Brighton’s Historic Tram Shelters Hours After Refurb
Brighton’s iconic tram shelters, nearly a century old and steeped in local history, have been hit by brazen vandalism. These Grade II listed beauties, crafted around 1926 by Borough Engineer David Edwards, are a beloved part of the city’s heritage.
From Trams to Buses: Shelters Steeped in History
Though trams stopped running in 1939, these shelters didn’t lose their charm. Reborn as bus stops, they remain treasured landmarks. Nearby, the famed Old Steine tram shelter, now a café, joins them as a symbol of Brighton’s architectural past.
Fresh Paint Ruined by Graffiti in Hours
Brighton and Hove Council recently spruced up the tram shelters, giving them a thorough clean and fresh coat of paint ahead of summer. But barely hours after the work was done, nasty graffiti taggers struck, spraying over the freshly restored surfaces.
This latest act of vandalism is a slap in the face to locals who value these historic shelters. The council faces pressure to beef up protection and catch those responsible.
