In St. Michael's Church is a plaque which reads:

To the glory of God and in sacred remembrance of
Major General Joseph William Hughes late H.M. 54th Regt.
Died at Brighton Feby. 10th 1908.
He was mentioned in General orders with Brevet
after the saving of the Troop Ship Sarah Sands and nearly 500 lives
from destruction by fire at sea and also carried medal of the Indian Mutiny.
When invalided after long service
he endured with fortitude under the care of his devoted wife
who has placed a fitting memorial over his grave at Brighton Cemetery.
This tablet is a tribute by his elder brother.