Worthing
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Worthing from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Worthing's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Former Worthing Library, Museum and Art Gallery
Worthing
Former Worthing library, museum and art gallery, by the architects Crouch, Butler and Savage, the library funded by Andrew Carnegie, opened on 14th December 1908.
Cissbury Ring hillfort, prehistoric flint mine and associ…
Findon
Cissbury Ring is a significant Iron Age hillfort and prehistoric flint mine, showcasing England's historical landscape use and strategic importance from the Neolithic through World War II.
Worthing War Memorial
Worthing
First World War memorial, unveiled 1921, with dates and names from later conflicts added.
Beach House
Worthing
Beach House, built in 1820 by J B Rebecca, features Regency internal decoration added by dramatist Edward Knoblock, who lived in the stuccoed, 2-storey house for some years.
Numbers 1-14 Including Sections of Railings Along the Front
Worthing
Built between 1814 and 1824 by Ambrose Cartright, this group of houses features stucco facades, wooden balconies, and distinctive cast iron railings, with some variations.
8, Ann Street
Worthing
8 Ann Street is an early 19th-century, three-story building with quality brickwork and a recessed doorway, listed as Grade II.
Highdown
Ferring
Highdown is a garden developed around a former chalk pit by Sir Frederick and Lady Stern, integrating imported plant species, with historical ties to the Lyons family and Jewish banking...
Church of St George
Worthing
Nave and chancel 1868 by George Truefitt. Other parts of the church completed by 1884. Reordered 1990-1.
Church of St Andrew the Apostle
Worthing
Church, 1886-7 by A Blomfield in Early English manner, with fittings by CE Kempe. Choir vestry added 1908 as a memorial to the assistant curate.
Church of St John the Divine
Worthing
Parish church by Nugent Francis Cachemaille-Day, begun in 1936-37, the tower completed in 1966.
Holy Trinity Church
Worthing
Church, 1882-88, by Henry Edward Coe (1926-1885) and Stephen Robinson; vestry of 1894; church hall of 1970; other later alterations.
Church of St Mary
Worthing
The Church of St Mary, Broadwater, is Grade I listed for its impressive mid-late 12th-century fabric, substantial medieval work, and remarkable monuments, including the Mapilton brass and de...
St Paul's War Memorial, Worthing
Worthing
A First World War memorial, built about 1920; with later additions for the Second World War.
Worthing through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Worthing changes over time.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Worthing
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
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The Pier, Worthing, 1920
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The Bandstand and the town, Worthing, 1954
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Worthing, 1920
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Marine Parade, Worthing, 1924
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Marine Parade, the Pier Pavilion and the town, Worthing, 1932
Goring-By-Sea
Goring Hall, Goring-by-Sea, 1924
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Marine Parade and environs, Worthing, 1933
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Marine Parade and Steyne Gardens, Worthing, 1927
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Steyne Gardens and the town, Worthing, 1937
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South Street and the pier, Worthing, 1920
Worthing in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Worthing's past.
John Laing Collection
Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 18 Jul 1996
An interior view of Durrington High School showing the main reception desk
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Worthing, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 1910 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW
John Laing Collection
Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 18 Jul 1996
A view along a corridor with a mezzanine level and rooflights at Durrington High School
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Worthing, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 1910 - 1917
GENERAL VIEW
John Laing Collection
Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 18 Jul 1996
A group of four school children outside the drama centre at Durrington High School
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Worthing, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 1920 - 1940
GENERAL VIEW OF THE WEST MARINE GARDENS
John Laing Collection
Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 18 Jul 1996
A view of the main entrance to Durrington High School, taken from the west
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Worthing, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 1920 - 1939
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING POND
John Laing Collection
Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 18 Jul 1996
A view of Durrington High School, looking north-east
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Worthing, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 1930 - 1954
GENERAL VIEW
John Laing Collection
Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 18 Jul 1996
An interior view of Durrington High School showing a seating area and two boys preparing a display board
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Worthing, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex
Date created: 1920 - 1935
GENERAL VIEW
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Worthing.
High Streets Heritage Action Zones’ Cultural Programme Launches with 'High Street Tales'
Mentions Worthing
Today Historic England launches a podcast and ebook called 'High Street Tales'. These are the first events of a four-year-long cultural programme.
Worthing's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
The War Memorial, Worthing, West Sussex
Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)
Worthing War Memorial was unveiled on 11 April 1921 by Field-Marshal Sir William Robertson.
The War Memorial, Worthing, West Sussex
Peoples Park, Worthing, West Sussex
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
General view of people at lake side looking at swan.
Peoples Park, Worthing, West Sussex
Odeon Cinema, Liverpool Road, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex
Period: 1930s (1930 - 1938)
The Odeon cinema company was founded in 1930 by Oscar Deutsch. During the 1930s, it grew to become one of the country�s major chains of cinemas.
Odeon Cinema, Liverpool Road, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex
New Parade, Worthing, West Sussex
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
General view along new parade.
Marine Gardens, West Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex
Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)
General view.
Elizabeth Almshouses, Worthing, West Sussex
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
These almshouses were built in 1860, apparently to provide housing for poor women.
Elizabeth Almshouses, Worthing, West Sussex
Castle Goring, Worthing, West Sussex
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
This house was built by the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley's grandfather, Sir Bysshe Shelley, in about 1797-8.
Castle Goring, Worthing, West Sussex
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