The Corner House
Built as The Anchor in the early 19th century the historic pub had become The Golden Anchor by 1823.
The name was derived from Anker, a north European measure used for spirits rather than seafaring.
In 1832 the landlord was paid £1 to host the inquest for smuggler William Cowerson of Steyning, who was shot dead by Revenue men nearby during a fierce and bloody struggle.
The pub had a walled garden with a large open space which was used for archery and displays of horsemanship from travelling circuses.
The Anchor was rebuilt in 1895 and Albert J Gordon was the licensee in 1912. His son Albert Victor George took over and served for 33 years retiring in 1955.
In 1988 after a £60,000 refurbishment, the pub was renamed the Jack Horner, under landlord Michael Glasby.
A change of ownership in August 2011 saw it become the Stage, and in 2015 it was renamed The Corner House.
The pub is on the local heritage list and is within the Little High Street Conservation Area.
David Pateman
www.worthingsociety.org.uk
