The My Brighton and Hove community history website is one of two contributory websites run by QueenSpark Books. Recently, it won two awards in an international competition for world museum websites, competing against national institutions such as the Tate and the Science Museum. The 'Best of the Web' awards in Montreal recognise 'the best work in museum web design and development'.

Judges considered My Brighton and Hove the Best Community site and the Best Small Museum site and picked out as an example of the living history on the site the story of the Great Omani, Brighton's escapologist. His story, originally the subject of a QueenSpark Book, The Crowd Roars was recorded on the site before and after his death, together with tributes from family and friends.

The My Brighton & Hove website has been running for 8 years, after its launch as part of Brighton's Millennium celebration in 2000. The site was originally inspired by a local history exhibit in Brighton Museum called 'My Brighton'. The Head of Brighton Museums and Royal Pavilion, Janita Bagshawe, who nominated My Brighton and Hove for the award, is delighted with the result: 'Brighton Museum is proud to have spawned this self-sustaining heritage project for the city.'

Historically, our offices hosted a range of writing groups and organisations, offering a vibrant base for writing and story-based activities. Now that we have relocated to University of Brighton premises at Pavilion Parade, we no longer have a dedicated meeting room. If you are interested in joining a writing group you may like to contact one of the following groups:

Brighton Nightwriters, a friendly group which has been holding weekly meetings to discuss each others' creative writing for over ten years.
Circus Street Writers, not currently looking for new members
Club ’94, a long established group with a strong focus on poetry, contact Simon Jenner 01273 202876
Novelist’s Group, an enthusiastic consortium for would-be novelists, contact Stephanie 01273 727877
Women Writers, a small informal group for women of all ages and outlooks, contact Claire Shelton-Jones 01273 505642