On Tuesday the 2nd of October, the  Year 10 Art  students from Rosebery School, in Epsom, visited Brighton. From the hustle and bustle of the town, to the elaborate interior décor in the Royal Pavilion, Brighton is widely renowned for its abundant artistic diversity and flair, making it the perfect destination for the trip.

Ninety girls visited the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum and Brighton seafront. Founded in 1861 by Richard Owen, the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery boasts a spectacular spectrum of exhibitions, such as Willett’s Popular Poetry, Ancient Egypt and The Museum of Transology- bold, brave and profound, it is the largest collection representing the transgender community in the United Kingdom. Another sector of the Brighton Museum is The Performance Gallery, which showcases props, costumes and sets, collected from dramatic performances from across the globe. Student Amelie Coop particularly enjoyed this aspect of the museum, she said ‘I loved the performance Gallery.  My favourite part was the costumes because they were so bright and colourful! I got loads of ideas from the museum for my textiles work too. I would definitely recommend this museum to all my family and friends!’

The Rosebery students and teachers were equally dazzled by the strikingly outstanding beauty, architectural design and stunning interior of the Royal Pavilion. Inspired by Regency grandeur and the Indo-Saracenic style, the gorgeous building was built in 1787, as King George  VI’s  palace retreat. For Amy Lockwood, the visit to the Royal Pavilion was the highlight of the school trip, ‘I was transported back in time. Everything was so beautiful, especially the chandeliers and the atmosphere was so peaceful. I would definitely love to go again!’