Conserving, Preserving & Safeguarding Our Heritage
Members Quarterley Meeting at the Worthing Library Lecture Theatre Tuesday 26 September 2023 at 7.30pm Speaker: James Sainsbury, Curator-Archaeology, Worthing Museum on “John Pull & Worthing’s Stoneage Revolution”
Warnes Hotel evolved from York terrace which was built in the 1820s eventually taking over further houses and Steyne House to occupy the whole site. The hotel was named after George Herbert Warne(1864-1916) a Brighton entrepreneur who owned and managed it for the first 17 years of its 86 year …
This article previously appeared in the Friends of Broadwater & Worthing Cemetery tour booklet no.61, Untold Stories. Credit to Rosemary Pearson, Local family History Researcher, Worthing Heritage Alliance The Dolling Sisters
CHATSMORE FARM/GORING GAP NORTH: We are delighted that the Appeal Court dismissed the Appeal by Persimmon to build 475 dwellings on Chatsmore Farm. This was a long but worthwhile Campaign and we thank our associate groups and members for their support. MONTAGUE PLACE: The Society has responded to the next …
An invitation was put out to members to attend an informal gathering, have a cup of tea and a chat about worthing history – Susan Belton was there to answer any questions. Below is a summary of what was discussed for those members that are interested in knowing more about the …
I would like to introduce myself as the new Social Secretary for the Worthing Society. As a former Borough Councillor and Mayoress, I wanted to continue to promote Worthing’s rich heritage and social history, so that residents and visitors can continue to enjoy this legacy both now and in the future. My aim is …
Karen Harman, Social Secretary for the Worthing Society invites Members to have Afternoon Tea at the Lido Cafe. This is an informal opportunity to have a cup of tea and a chat about worthing history. Susan Belton will be there to answer any questions. Please note there is no fee …
Our Heritage Team have been closely monitoring and commenting on Planning Applications affecting our unique conservation areas. We contributed to the February Consultation for permanent regeneration of Montague Place. The Society commissioned an illustrative design showing the re-introduction of trees for the central section reflecting the original historic garden layout. …
MONTAGUE PLACE ENGAGEMENT REPORT We made a significant contribution to the request for ideas to improve Montague Place (including the white swirly lines) including the suggestion for a central garden. WBC have now published their vision with some artist impressions. Please click the link for details. <https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/montague-place-worthing/> AWDM/0508/23 64A CHAPEL ROAD. CHAPEL …
The Worthing Society recently held our 40th Annual General Meeting which is a tremendous achievement in the field of conservation. During this time the Society has saved many of the heritage buildings we enjoy today as part of Worthing’s legacy. I was honoured to be elected as Chairman for another …
The Society has a ‘Rolling Campaign’ to protect our heritage and green infrastructure. We have recently objected to the demolition of a Sussex flint building called ‘Forest Barn’ dating from circa 1790. This building was originally part of the Castle Goring Estate. It is next to the South Downs National …
