[1] Brighton Corporation Tramways[2] operated an extensive network of routes in the first four decades of the 20th century.

Improvements in motor bus and trolleybus technology meant that by the 1930s, the tram system found it difficult to compete, and most of the network was replaced by the Brighton trolleybus system or motor bus routes in 1939.

The last tram arrived at Lewes Road depot in the early hours of 1 September 1939 – at about the same time Germany invaded Poland, and ignited the conflict that became World War II.

Distinctive timber shelters were built at many stops in the early years of the network.

Another found reuse as the Aquarium Station of the Volk's Electric Railway.