WHEN The Argus moved to its new home in Manchester Street, Brighton, its enormous collection of historical pictures was lovingly archived by Andy Garth and his team at Brighton and Hove Stuff.

An exhibition of some 350 original photographs will be on display with the opportunity to purchase the original or order a copy on the day or online via theargus.co.uk.

Come and search the database and you may find a picture of yourself or someone you know.

Today’s Timeout focuses on Brighton Marina and its transformation between the late 1970s and the 1990s, including the array of sailing and boat racing events that have taken place over the decades.

By 1977 the infrastructure of the marina was complete and the yacht berths were in the process of installation.

With land areas below sea level at high tide, a large sea wall was built for protection.

In 1978 the marina was opened to boats by the Queen after a tour with the Duke of Edinburgh.

Ed “Stewpot” Stewart opened the boat show in 1984 after construction costs far exceeded the original budget and backers were reluctant to give further funding, causing the development to be put on hold.

In 1985 the marina was taken over by Brent Walker, led by flamboyant boxer turned businessman George Walker.

The company immediately set about developing a village square with shops and restaurants followed by flats and houses built to overlook the inner harbour.

A 1,600 space multi-storey car park and cinema complex was completed in 1988.

Brunswick developers put plans in place in 2000 that would transform Brighton Marina for good.

Do you have any more information about any of these past developments?

Did you attend any of the boat races or happen to witness the Queen opening the marina to be used by boats for the first time back in 1978?