Conserving, Preserving & Safeguarding Our Heritage
Our next quarterly meeting will be on Tuesday, 27th February 2024 at Worthing Library Lecture Theatre, Richmond Road. Doors will open at 7pm. Speaker: Chris Hare, Worthing’s Historian on “Worthing’s Customs, Traditions and Superstitions during Victorian Times”.
After months of planning the Dedication of the Memorial Stone in honour of Queen Elizabeth II at Beach House Park took place on Friday 10th November 2023 to coincide with the Remembrance Weekend. The unveiling was attended by His Worship The Mayor of Worthing Cllr Jon Roser, Tim Loughton MP …
In 1850 eleven men died aiding the Lalla Rookh in distress off Worthing. This tragedy led to the provision of a private lifeboat in 1853 the unamed boat stood opposite the coastguard house. A RNLI reorganisation in 1865 led to the purchase of a new boat the “Jane” with Thomas …
The Worthing Society Committee extends seasons greetings to our loyal members and readers. Thank you for your support during what has been a very busy year. I am pleased to report that we launched our updated Blue Plaque Trail leaflet for the town centre. This was made possible by a …
The Worthing Society Committee and members are deeply alarmed at the speed with which the present Council regime appear to be intending to dismantle and diminish the role of the Mayor. Some changes have already taken place concerning the dress code which has heightened concerns. The Mayoral robes, which are …
Our next Quarterly Members meeting will be on Tuesday 28th November at the Worthing Library Lecture Theatre. Doors open at 7pm for Coffee/Tea and Mince Pies. Cost £1.50. Meeting will start at 7.30pm Speaker: Martin Hayes on “An Alternative History of Worthing” Please remember that prior to quarterly meetings Committee …
Worthing Council appointed a Heritage Consultant to review our recommendations to revise the Conservation Areas of Worthing. A report has now been published, which includes recommendations to create a new conversation area around Marine Gardens, extend the existing Conservation Area near Steyne Gardens and strengthen the Goring Hall Conservation Appraisal …
Beach House is one of the last surviving beach side villas of the Regency period & is listed Grade II. In 1846 the house was sold to Sir Frederick Adair Roe Chief Magistrate and Head of the Bow Street Runners. After his death widow continued to live there. Sir Robert …
Beach Shelter – West Buildings Sue Belton spoke at the Planning Meeting on 21.9.23. We are pleased to tell you that the plans to demolish the Locally Listed Beach Shelter (south of West Buildings) to construct a two storey restaurant on the beach were unanimously refused. An excellent result as …
We are pleased to invite members to our First Guided Walk led by Sue Belton. This will commence at 2pm on Thursday 5th October, followed by a Cream Tea at the George & Dragon Public House, 1 High Street, Tarring BN14 7NN We will commence the walk from the George …
The Worthing Society Committee are working hard to protect our heritage. As Planning Consultees we are regularly commenting on planning applications affecting our listed buildings and conservation areas. We shall also monitor the suitability of plans for the larger scheme in Union Place. Our green spaces are part of our …