Helped by royal patronage (particularly from the Prince Regent) and good transport links to London and other important towns,[REF] Brighton grew rapidly in the early 19th century, and high-class suburbs were laid out.
The crescent has changed little since its construction, although some buildings at the north end (adjacent to the present number 1) were demolished in the late 19th century to allow Seven Dials, a major road junction, to be built.