Martha Gunn

Stephen's sister Abigail married John "Smoaker" Miles, the most famous bather at the time.

The story goes that Martha lived at 34 or 36 East Street, Brighton, in a house that still stands.

A dipper had to be large and strong to carry out this work and Martha Gunn fulfilled both requirements.

Martha Gunn was said to be a favourite of the Prince of Wales and had free access to the royal kitchens.

[1] To Brighton came he,Came George III's son.To be bathed in the sea,By famed Martha Gunn.