[1] The eastern lawns of the Royal Pavilion, originally built as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, were at one time considered part of the Old Steine.

[citation needed] Following the installation of the Victoria Fountain in 1846, the surrounding parcel of land was planted with gardens.

[5] On 21 July 1880, an oak tree was planted by mayor Henry Davey in the southwestern corner of the southern enclosure to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the founding of Brighton's Sunday schools.

One hundred years later, on 13 December 1980, another oak tree was planted by mayor John Leach in the southeastern corner of the southern enclosure to celebrate the bicentennial of the Sunday schools.

[7] The fountain is 9.75m (32 feet) in height and includes a large, cast-iron pool with a rim decorated with egg-and-dart mouldings.

[8] After the commissioners of the town of Brighton decided against erecting a fountain to commemorate Queen Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837, Burrows placed a private commission with British architect Amon Henry Wilds.

The ceremony featured a royal salute fired from the pier head at noon, coordinated with the starting of the fountain.

"[15] In January 2022, it was reported that the fountain had "significant and complex structural problems and had been switched off for safety reasons".

[17] In addition to his activities mentioned above with regard to the Victoria Fountain, he designed and planted the surrounding gardens at his own expense.

The Health of Towns Act was adopted in Brighton, addressing his concerns about local sanitary conditions.

[17] The Statue of Sir John Cordy Burrows was initially located at the southern end of the grounds of the Royal Pavilion, in front of Carlisle House, where it was unveiled on 14 Feb 1878.

[8] The monument was commissioned by the memorial committee and designed by Exeter sculptor Edward Bowring Stephens (1815–1882).

The Statue of Sir John Cordy Burrows was protected as a Grade II listed structure on 26 August 1999.

[21][22] The Brighton War Memorial is located at the southern end of the northern enclosure of the Old Steine Gardens.

A bronze plaque by the altar reads: "This Memorial Is Dedicated To The Service Men And Women Of Brighton Who Gave Their Lives In The First World War 1914–1918 The Second World War 1939–1945 And Subsequent Campaigns" and "Their Names Are Recorded In The Book Of Remembrance In The Parish Church of St Peter.

[26] The Brighton War Memorial was added to the National Heritage List for England on 26 August 1999, as a Grade II structure.

[27][28] Pruett Mullens Dennett, World War I British flying ace credited with ten aerial victories, is one of those commemorated on the monument.

[29] In 2018, Vandals defaced Old Steine War Memorial and the word Palestine appears to have been chipped away or eroded.

Conservative councillor Dawn Barnett has called for people to turn in the "disgusting animals" responsible for the damage.

To The Memory Of Their Comrades Who Were Killed In Action Or Who Died Of Wounds Or Of Disease Contracted During The Egyptian Campaign 1882 And Nile River Expedition 1884–85.

"[32] On the north face of the lower section, the base of the obelisk, the word "Egypt" is in raised letters.

General Gordon organised the defence of Khartoum, and the British public began to demand a relief expedition.

Some believe that the delay was due to the prime minister's anger at Gordon for apparently disobeying his orders, and not completing the evacuation.

[35] In late August, a request was relayed to the governor-general of Canada that a detachment of Canadian voyageurs be organised and sent to Africa to participate in the mission.

[7][37] When the expedition arrived in Khartoum on 28 January 1885, the city had already fallen two days previously and General Gordon had been killed.