Saturday marked the 200th anniversary of the death of one of the city’s most famous women.

Martha Gunn was the dipper everyone wanted to be dunked into the Brighton briny by, and her grave was the first stop on Louise Peskett’s fascinating and entertaining walk.

Taking in a very small distance - from the church to Theatre Royal Brighton – Peskett’s excellently researched tour focuses on telling great stories.

And the subjects vary widely, from well-known figures, such as Caroline Of Brunswick and Dame Flora Robson, to those whose deeds have been lost in the mist of time, from former soldier Phoebe Hessel, to the inspirational Pauline Crabbe, the first black woman to appear on British television.

And there are plenty of unforgettable titbits too, from the Brighton-born conjoined twins who ranked among America’s highest paid entertainers, to the Ship Street woman who single-handedly brought Russian literature to the UK.

The tour provides an alternative history of the city from a female perspective, taking in every stage of its development from health resort, to Prince Regent’s pleasure palace, to the entertainment capital of the south.

And Peskett is an enthusiastic guide, eager to share her discoveries in a tour which feels like it must expand every day. Perfect for anyone who feels they should know their city a little more.

Four stars