The Worthing Society

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 …

Sea House Hotel The original Sea House Inn was built in the late 18th century, but as the sea advanced it was abandoned in the 1780’s and a new building was erected on the corner of South Street. In the 1820’s both the Sea House and the New Inn which …

Augusta House The seafront property was originally built in 1805 and named Trafalgar House after Nelson’s famous victory over the French and Spanish. It was renamed Augusta House to commemorate the stay, in 1829 – 30, of Princess Augusta a daughter of George III. The town was illuminated in her …

Stanford Cottage. Stanford Cottage was built at the turn of the 18th century and was named after its owner Edward Stanford, a piano dealer and tailor, who was one of the original signatories to a petition for the building of a permanent theatre in Worthing. In the holiday season the …

EDWARD KENNARD The Worthing Society has announced with great sadness the death aged 94 of its former vice-chairman, Edward Kennard, affectionately known as Ted. Mr Kennard’s family was long-established in Worthing and he cared deeply about the town’s heritage. He became a member of the society following his retirement from …

Dear Members and Residents Fire at Holy Trinity Church, Shelley Road. You will have been concerned to learn of the fire at this Grade II Listed church which has left local residents very shaken. This heritage building has been vacant for some time and is not being properly maintained by …

The Pier Designed and built by Sir Robert Rawlinson, Grade II listed Worthing Pier was opened on April 12th 1862. The Pier was built at a cost £6,500 with the money raised through the purchase of £1 shares by local residents Originally built with a 5 metre wide deck with …

Determined campaigners secure future of Worthing’s premier park, 100 years after it was first opened to the public Please click on the link above to access the online article. We were featured in an article celebrating 100 years of Beach House Park in December 2024.  We were delighted to give …