THERE is no doubt there is always something going on in Brighton and Hove and this latest collection of pictures shows it has always known how to draw in the visitors.

A popular place for bikers to gather was outside East Ed’s Diner in Meeting House Lane.

It’s unclear whether the group had just arrived or were leaving but the passers-by are taking it all in their stride.

This picture was taken back in 1991 and the diner has since relocated to elsewhere in the city.

The site is now home to a Cafe Nero.

Back in May 1983, Harlequin Barry Grantham was in East Street to help provide the entertainment for children and adults at the start of the ever-popular Brighton Festival.

It looks like some of children were part of the act as well but the others were clearly enthralled about what was going on.

Brownies waiting for the Queen when she opened George Street in Hove in 1962 were obviously very excited about big day.

However one little girl looks like it was all getting a bit too noisy for her as she puts her hands over her ears.

It is only small but the Ilford Films sign in the shop window is interesting, although it’s the sign advertising marmalade for sale that catches the eye more.

The chance of free tickets to the cinema also seems to have been very popular with a long queue forming outside the old Argus building in North Street back in 1989.

Looking at the hit films released that year, there was plenty to suit people of all ages but its likely the younger people in the queue might have been more interested in The Little Mermaid, Honey I Shrunk the Kids or the time- travelling Back to the Future II.

For those looking for something more serious, they could have tried Tom Cruise in Born on the Fourth of July.

Madeira Drive is used to seeing scores of vintage cars, bicycles and now marathon runners making an appearance.

But in May 1986 there was a chance to watch something different with a roller hockey demonstration during the Festival of Family Fun.

It looks like a match between the Brighton Tigers and the Flyers but at this stage it’s not clear who is winning – as a demonstration match it would have been a friendly and it is hoped there were not too many injuries involved.

Brighton and Hove is well known as a place which is interested in protecting the environment and protesters have often made their views known about the benefits of bikes over cars.

A group of bike riders were ahead of the game in 1975 when they staged a protest against cars.

The group set off from the old Brighton Technical College, now known as City College Brighton and Hove, wearing T-shirts with slogans including Go to Work on a Bike, Cars Kill and Bike for Brighton.

The message about the importance of using protective headgear while cycling wasn’t as widespread then as it now, with some in this photo not wearing a helmet or just an unsuitable hat. However one cyclist seems to have decided not to take any chances by using a riding hat instead.

It is obviously a bad fit but at least if he came into contact with a car, it might have helped.