Names on the buses 340 Frank Hazell

Connections with Brighton and Hove : A resident of Brighton for over 50 years, Frank Hazell became a familiar character around the city when he was the doorman at the Queen’s Hotel in Kings Road. Welcoming thousands of visitors from around the world, he also conducted guided tours — sharing his great knowledge and enthusiasm of the town’s history and diversity. These tours were made all the more memorable by his full Regency dress, complete with high-buckle shoes, making him an unmistakable figure as he led groups through the city. Frank and his partner, the late Alfred Ell, moved to Brighton in 1964, in the city’s early days as an inclusive community that was a safer and more welcoming place for same sex couples. Frank remained a keen supporter of equality and inclusiveness for people of all sexual orientations throughout his life. He and his partner were also restaurateurs, running the Lemon Tree near Preston Circus, with a loyal clientele that numbered many of the town’s best-known actors and artists. Frank died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on 18 June 2018, aged 85.

340 Alexander Dennis Enviro - carried name since October 2020.