Whenever I write or post pictures from various parts of the UK, all my ActiveRain friends seem to like it. So I'm going to start a new daily series introducing you all to various parts of this lovely little island! If you've got any special requests for certain English places, just drop me a line it could be featured next!

Today we're talking about Hove :-)

Hove is a popular Southern town in East Sussex, with some stunning Regency architecture. The wide avenues and grand buildings have made the seaside town a favourite coastal retreat for many decades, famous Hove residents have included Winston Churchill, Dusty Springfield and Paul McCartney.

Hove is Brighton's next door neighbour, together the two towns form the city 'Brighton & Hove'. It's important to never accuse a Hove resident of living in Brighton, they are likely to quickly remind you that they're from 'Hove, actually'.

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I had a chinwag with one of the locals to see why they love where they live...

"I moved to Hove from London about three years ago, mainly because the stress of inner-city life was getting to me! When I realised I could live by the sea and still have a job in London it was a no-brainer really. I can be at my desk in the City in an hour and a half and at the weekends I have the coast and the fresh air. There seem to be more and more delis and cafes springing up too, making the area even more attractive."

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