20years ago when I was a high school student I stayed in Worthing. I learnt English in Swandean School of English and stayed in local house. As you know my English skill has not been improved that was a short stay and I haven't studied English hard after coming back to Japan. However I studied more important things there. My life in Worthing was really really fun and amazing. Today suddenly and fortunately I remembered Worthing and finally came to this video. I miss Worthing and the family which took care of me. At that time host father had already retired. They had a dog. Thanks for reading my comment.
I am a Hongkonger. Worthing is so lovely. Richard, thank you for sharing. I am going to retire and have a plan to leave for the UK. I'm considering Worthing as my future home. I believed I would spend my entire life in Hong Kong which was a great city I love. Hong Kong is not the same now. It's so sad that I have to leave. See you soon Worthing.
@TheClassicalSymphony oh look at the two of you ffs! I will just offer a third opinion, that of the person from the United Kingdom who happily states that I LOVE my country so much for it has so many beautiful towns like Poole and Worthing, and so many medieval villages -in counties like Sussex especially, where you can check out Alfriston and East Dean for starters. Both beautiful places to live if you are coming from another country and have a bit of cash to spend, because they ain't cheap! Then we should be mentioning the gorgeous Northern counties of England as there exists such gems as Yorkshire, where you will find unmatched beauty and people with such a friendly countenance that you'll not believe they arent family. It's just the way in Yorkshire, they treat you like their own. Not only Yorkshire but the north of England in general you'll find a difference in the people. They are much more trusting and open up there for some reason. Then we have Scotland. I simply do not have enough time and certainly lack space here to tell you about that stunning place. Wales, too. Stunning. If you are from another country and are reading this and so happen to be planning a visit to the UK then please heed me when I tell you: Visit all countries of the U.K. because each has such a different slant from the others. They all are unique! Oh and make sure you drop in on a lovely place called Dartmoor! One of the few places to still have wild horses roaming the moors! And don't worry, they pretty much don't care about people and won't attack you. I advise you rent a car in Exeter, Devon and drive through Dartmoor, stopping at one of the car parks you'll see just by the roadside in some old woodlands. Park up and join the other walkers through the ancient woods, drinking in the freshest of fresh air as you stroll by slowly. Try to go there in the summer as it's just gorgeous. Very lush, very green and very very memorable, trust me. And once you've finished there get back on the road and you will come to a very small place where the road crosses over the tiny river or stream by way of a small stone bridge. There are a couple of shops and a cafe next to this little picnic area at the wee bridge so park up and get a lovely cup of tea and sit by the babbling brook hehe
the man sitting outside McDonald's had a dog with only 3 legs and every time i walked in worthing town i used to see him and give him a wave and some of my change or a bottle of water and then i think he got some help and i kinda miss dancing along with my mum to his songs that he plays on his guitar but i happy that he has moved on.
I used to visit Worthing in 70s while I was studying in chelsea College at shoraham by Sea . It used to be a quiet and a nice town . Nothing like what you showed in your video. Worthing has changed a lot. I believe it is now added in Brighton City . Thanks for taking me down the memory lane. Lovely part of the world. I wish I could spend my retired life in that part of the world .
I m from India, i had visited Worthing in 2016, stayed in Windsor Hotel. Such lovely and cool place. I like Worthing people, they are very friendly and awesome. Badly missing those days.. 🤗🤗
Even better knock it down and copy one of lovely old buildings from the past which blends better with the other buildings. Other countries example Poland, Germany take pride in their heritage rebuilding their cities after the war instead we blight ours with appalling ugly buildings.
Thank you very much for your videos Richard, from a watcher in Germany. You're doing a great job! I had the chance to visit a very good friend in Worthing several times years ago. Loved West Sussex and the beautiful region with its places (Coast, Brighton, Worthing, Arundel, Chichester, Weald and Downlands Museum, The south Downs, Cissbury, Pulborough, and and and...).
I’m now 45 and except for three years when I was at Uni in Cardiff in the late 90s I’ve lived in Worthing all my life. Absolutely love it. The sea to the South, Downs to the North and so close to Brighton, London and Portsmouth. My commute to work each day is three miles along the coast, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
I recognized everything during your walk. I am from America but visit my relatives in Worthing as often as possible. Worthing has such a nice charm feeling to it and I always loved playing along the seafront when I was a child. Cheers to Worthing. :)
Oscar Wilde wrote 'The Importance of Being Ernest' while staying at a house on the sea front at New Parade, East Worthing. I live near Worthing. You make it look quite nice. In reality it is a bit chavvy though. The pier's nice.
Thank you so much for this video. I would watch this video whenever i miss Worthing. I am from Malaysia.I was there for one month in 1997 attending a course at Crown Agents. I would love to visit Worthing again in future with my famiy.
I’ve been to Worthing a few times and it’s one my favorite places in the UK. Likely because I’ve dear friends who’ve resided there their whole lives. But I’ve grown to love it aside from that. I’ve stayed at the Chatsworth. Quite nice (but could’ve used AC in July). Love the seafront and the Pier. Love the charming residents. Love Cissbury Ring. Can’t wait to return! Thank you for this lovely video.
Not Worthing BUT I recently visited Eastbourne which is the butt of many jokes about the advanced age of the typical resident. I loved it ! Beautiful seafront and gardens. Beaches and pier . Stayed for 4 weeks and enjoyed every minute . Will visit Worthing next !!
Great video!! I just found this by accident. My great, great grandfather owned a printing shop at 7 worthing st. In the late 1800’s. I hope to go to Worthing someday to see it for myself. Sorry, I meant to say 7 Warwick St!!
Worthing is my hometown, even though I live overseas now in Ibiza. I still miss the place. Thank you and nice one. I used to sit in that Lido shelter a lot in my spare time.
My familey and I are from Denmark, and we have been coming to Worthing for over 50 years! As my grandmother is from there. But because of my mom recently passing away, we have sold our spot on gratwicke road, and will surely miss coming there in the summer, going down montaque st and to the pier. lovely video to bring memories, and even with the sun out :o
Do you notice the looks you get as you walk past people, camera in hand, and talking into your Mic. You get a number of double-takes not to mention the wave from the guy in the orange T-shirt. The promenade is delightful. Is Worthing the Sarasota of Sussex? Next time I am in England I think a walk along the promenade westwards and eastwards is a must!
@2:36 Jane Austin stayed in Stanford Cottage (what is now Pizza Express) through the archway of Stanford Square and has a blue plaque. The location of Colonnade House on the corner has been an artists' hub or literary gathering centre for over 200 years. Not sure if it's the same building, but only found out recently
hi Richard , i grew up in Worthing ..or grew down , it was called the dead centre of England, people retired there to die . All the young people went to Brighton ....last train 1.08 am..to Worthing ...Memories ...
I'd like to visit Worthing someday. I go Brighton whenever it was bank holidays every 2 to 3 years. Was planning Worthing but was pandemic but look forward to seeing soon
HEY I am indian and have been there in worthing for 2 months, stayed in Chats worth hotel, enjoyed a lot mainly in Warwick/Ten/Cow shed pubs and also the Peer amusement
Worrying looks like a very interesting town. You have a lot of shops and things going for it. I like the history of it. Did you do vaudeville type performances? It’s good to see all your shops doing so well. I hope they continue through the pandemic. Thank you for sharing your town with us. I’ve heard of some of your shops and YES I’d come to Worthing!
Nice film. Evoked some rose tinted memories of a two-year stint in Worthing during my addled late teens. I did the Worthing-to-Victoria trip many a time, nights out in London. Had a tranquil oasis retreat among those cafes on Warwick Street. Had the occasional drink in that bowling alley but my local was the Beachcomber (better known as the New Street Inn), which you bypassed when you cut through that alley. Rarely able to bypass it myself, I lived round the corner on Marine Parade. Never partook of that pebbly, smelly-seaweedy beach but did enjoy the ambience of the fair along the prom on summer nights - and the convenient cuisine option it facilitated. Yes, I would, and indeed might yet, revisit Worthing - in a kind of 'Jack the Ripper tour' sense of retracing the footsteps of my late teen aberrations. No fairground hot dogs, though. And no getting drunk. And certainly no more ripping: I don't have the legs to scarper from the peelers like I once did. Not that they helped me to any great effect back in the day. Me and a mate scarpered up an alley (no euphemism) in avoidance of police pursuit after some misguided youthful shenanigan, I ran knee-first into a knee-high wall and somersaulted onto a pile of bin bags, matey took that as a cue and landed on top of me, serendipitously concealing us from the view of a copper who walked past seconds later. We gave it a minute, dusted ourselves down and calmly proceeded to traverse our escape route - and walked straight into a few more of 'em. It was a fair cop, we were resigned to a night of b & b with no television. Although at least I had my cigarettes, lighter and watch. Matey had surrendered his at the desk on checking in so he had enough for both of us when we were released a few hours later. To be honest, I think he was unnecessarily petulant about the whole incident. I was the one hobbling.
Im off the stay in Worthing on July 30th at the Chatworth hotel :) I recognise you from a video you did when you were in Gloucester Cathedral which is where I'm from originally (well Forest of Dean but Gloucester was my nearest city and lived there for a time) I know that Cathedral from the back of my hand just love the place. Now I`m off to stay in your neck of the woods :). My daughter has just got a flat there so visiting her. Just subbed to your channel, you seem to have a lot of interesting videos that I will look forward to watching.
Spend a large part of my childhood growing up in Worthing, and it remains one my of most cherished places in the UK. Beautiful architecture, lovely restaurants and a beech at low tied that is lovely to walk a long while you catch you’re thoughts. I’d move there if my commute allowed 😊
The Irony of Worthing Is in the name, Worthing’s “full name” is sunny Worthing, the irony of it is that’s it’s majority of the time very cloudy which I don’t mind at all.
@@tooyoungtobeold8756 Your thoughts re Eastbourne are correct. The town is supposed to enjoy the most hours (in England) of sunshine each year. Is where I live now. Worthing is my childhood home town! Used to go to Brownies in the Church Hall right beside where this video opens! Haven't been 'home' since my eldest son was born (in Shoreham)...almost 33 years ago!
@RichardVobes Unlike you I too see the windmills as beautiful, but better still, they will prove to be lifesaving if we can get fossil fuel use down. I'm writing this 5 years since you made the video and the climate emergency has developed faster than the scientists anticipated. We may already be too late at 1.2 degrees of warming, and I know every form of power generation has some drawbacks because there are so many of us to cater for, but the windfarms have benefit. I don't know how much harm they did to the seabed but I hear they, like shipwrecks, get colonised ultimately by marine life. Someone tell me if that's true. Actually the seaweed tale is interesting. We now have a protected marine area nearby and life in the kelp is returning, so we may have more seaweed on the beach in future, but let's hope more environmentally aware councillors will see the benefit of free fertiliser if it arrives on the beach again. For the benefit of those surprised by the shingle, it's built up every year to try & hold back the storms that could flood over the promenade otherwise. Sometimes the waves do crest over the top, so another reason to back windfarms to try & slow down rising sea levels. As for rain, well apparently there's a microclimate which is less rainy after heading west from Brighton, so actually lots of sun.
Yes! In fact, I have been their many moons ago! Only for the day sadly but I thought it was lovely and remember the seafront and pier well! Wonderful video Richard thank you!
I worked on the outside of a Bicycle shop in Worthing not far from the beach over twenty years ago. My Mother drove from Hampshire to treat me and the lads to our evening meal one night. She sent me a picture of the building twenty years later. The building was now a grey colour, but it was white when i plastered it.
I don’t think that the wind farm is a blight on the landscape, it shows that we are eco-friendly and prepared to change for the greater good of the environment.
Thanks so much for this smashing guided tour, Richard My home town, too, which I left for good yonks ago Looking really grand these days, so I’ll be back!
Im heading to Wonderful Worthing 7/8/20 with its Blue skies that are always shining down when ive been in the past being 3 years ago This town has a real feelgood factor and 1000s times better then where im based L---n 😵
I've lived in Worthing about 20 years I found specially the seafront I've come along the Street not to mention the poor destitute is homeless people that often sleeping shop doorways and other parts of around the town it seems to have a big drug problem I will say they do try and keep Worthing clean and tidy but the crime and problems in the town centre is on going
We will come to worthing in Summer. Booked yesterday one week a flat and we are very excited. Have been often in Bognor and Portsmouth but it´s first time @Worthing.
I've done the reverse of some of your viewers as I share your views on what's going on in the world and watched the more serious content videos first. However, really good to see you do content on visiting places. I started with Worthing because whilst I am Cornish born and have lived back in Cornwall for many years now, I grew up in Worthing. I'm a similar age to you ,so I'm aware of the changes you have shown. I raised my daughters' in Worthing ,and Littlehampton and still keep links with friends there. Sometimes I do get nostalgic for dear old Worthing so lovely to see. I remember The Thieves Kitchen in Warwick Street, and recall the smell of seaweed on the beach because the farmers no longer took it away. I worked briefly in a hotel on Marine Parade, The Kingsway Hotel. I joined the queue outside The Dome for an hour when Grease opened way back in 77! Great video Richard, and when all this current nonsense gets too much, I shall reminisce!
Trying to use the video to get my cousin to come and visit me with the wife and kids who I haven’t seen in over 20 years. It’s there 10th wedding anniversary and maybe a trip to Worthing is better than New York.
I remember the grotesque bowling alley being built, so many memories around these streets. I'm wondering if there's a video which continues down Montague Street as it leaves the precinct where my mother used to have her shop. How many times have I trod these areas. It's always sad to see so much change, none of much for the better.
I really enjoyed your tour. I have never been to Worthing so it was interesting to follow you around. I come from the seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset which is stunning and I love swimming in the clear sea. So no I wouldn't go to Worthing as I would hate swimming in the seaweed on a gravelly beach. But it does have more shops and a pier. I do love piers. Ours was demolished decades ago. I send my regards to Worthing!
aha Warick street , there was a solicitors office there , he had a lovely blonde secretary called Janet Thompson..I Took her to Brighton with me , married her and took her to Australia...wow memories
great film as all yours are richard we do enjoy worthing and we live at east preston so we get there a few times a month thanks for the tours all the best from trev and christine
Came here on family outings in the 60s and 70s as a child, i only vaguely remember the beach so i do want to visit again to see the great architecture in the town.
Lovely Mr Vobes, (a)I'm watching this as the internet is not up, keep up the good work, been busy and haven't been able to keep up with your show, but still think it's wonderful!
Hi Richard, thanks for showing us your town. I expect there is still a lot more to show us there. Meanwhile, may I ask what wireless microphone and camera or smartphone you are using? I only ask as the wireless microphones I have don't work with my smartphone. Thanks.
I would come to worthing wither for 1) Bellringing (there are ringing bells in Goring, Heene, W Tarring & Angmering) 2) possibly for any sort of one off visit such as, passing by, shopping etc. and 3) I’ve never done this but for the sea? Never really been to the sea in the uk
Hi Richard, I would certainly come to Worthing in fact myself and daughter will be in Worthing in early August 2023. I have been here previously back in 2013 when I was National Coach for the Australian Blind Bowlers and we were here for the World Blind Bowlers Champioships. I am from Australia and I do love Worthing.
I've lived in worthing for 42years and although there aren't so many shops now (( like so many other towns across the country )) I wouldn't want to live anywhere else
As usual I opened up Google maps to see where you were and what you were talking about. It looks like you live in a very nice small city! I really like that Worthing is so pedestrian friendly and that the people actually use the open shopping areas. Goring-by-sea also looks interesting and I'm thinking there must be a bit of history around the fact that two farms still operate so close to the sea. The land developers must be licking their lips and plotting how to steal that prime piece of real estate!
Most people on the street seemed to ignore you, there were a couple of waves and head-turns but nowadays I think people are more used to people with cameras and microphones. The weather was great, that makes a big difference. Great job.
Thanks Simon - yes, I do think people are getting use to seeing people pointing cameras at themselves and doing ego selfie - some of course don't realize it is for TH-cam - but they are catching on.
I visited Worthing six months ago. I enjoyed but not exactly with this place because I travelled around Sunsex. Although I felt happy at night in the town pub. Thank you for sharing your hometown.
Honestly I would leave California for a life change and move to Worthing for a village life, because all I really want at this point is a nice cafe, and a quality gallery to show my paintings.
20years ago when I was a high school student I stayed in Worthing.
I learnt English in Swandean School of English and stayed in local house.
As you know my English skill has not been improved that was a short stay and I haven't studied English hard after coming back to Japan.
However I studied more important things there. My life in Worthing was really really fun and amazing.
Today suddenly and fortunately I remembered Worthing and finally came to this video.
I miss Worthing and the family which took care of me. At that time host father had already retired. They had a dog.
Thanks for reading my comment.
I lived in Worthing between 1993 & 2001. I LOVED THE PLACE!!!
I am a Hongkonger. Worthing is so lovely. Richard, thank you for sharing. I am going to retire and have a plan to leave for the UK. I'm considering Worthing as my future home. I believed I would spend my entire life in Hong Kong which was a great city I love. Hong Kong is not the same now. It's so sad that I have to leave. See you soon Worthing.
We’d love to have you here in Worthing. 👍
I’ve been to Hong Kong, an amazing place but as you say sadly not the same now.
@@robpbandit I am so touched by the incredible warmth of your welcoming.
@TheClassicalSymphony yea poole hasn’t got much to offer either.
Worthing is/was a lovely seaside town a lot better than Hong Kong under Chinese rule.
@TheClassicalSymphony been there done that.
We’ve got some nice places too in Worthing.
Lakes, hills/countryside, beach etc
Same shit different dog.
@TheClassicalSymphony oh look at the two of you ffs!
I will just offer a third opinion, that of the person from the United Kingdom who happily states that I LOVE my country so much for it has so many beautiful towns like Poole and Worthing, and so many medieval villages -in counties like Sussex especially, where you can check out Alfriston and East Dean for starters. Both beautiful places to live if you are coming from another country and have a bit of cash to spend, because they ain't cheap!
Then we should be mentioning the gorgeous Northern counties of England as there exists such gems as Yorkshire, where you will find unmatched beauty and people with such a friendly countenance that you'll not believe they arent family. It's just the way in Yorkshire, they treat you like their own. Not only Yorkshire but the north of England in general you'll find a difference in the people. They are much more trusting and open up there for some reason.
Then we have Scotland. I simply do not have enough time and certainly lack space here to tell you about that stunning place.
Wales, too. Stunning.
If you are from another country and are reading this and so happen to be planning a visit to the UK then please heed me when I tell you: Visit all countries of the U.K. because each has such a different slant from the others. They all are unique!
Oh and make sure you drop in on a lovely place called Dartmoor! One of the few places to still have wild horses roaming the moors! And don't worry, they pretty much don't care about people and won't attack you.
I advise you rent a car in Exeter, Devon and drive through Dartmoor, stopping at one of the car parks you'll see just by the roadside in some old woodlands. Park up and join the other walkers through the ancient woods, drinking in the freshest of fresh air as you stroll by slowly. Try to go there in the summer as it's just gorgeous. Very lush, very green and very very memorable, trust me. And once you've finished there get back on the road and you will come to a very small place where the road crosses over the tiny river or stream by way of a small stone bridge. There are a couple of shops and a cafe next to this little picnic area at the wee bridge so park up and get a lovely cup of tea and sit by the babbling brook hehe
the man sitting outside McDonald's had a dog with only 3 legs and every time i walked in worthing town i used to see him and give him a wave and some of my change or a bottle of water and then i think he got some help and i kinda miss dancing along with my mum to his songs that he plays on his guitar but i happy that he has moved on.
I used to visit Worthing in 70s while I was studying in chelsea College at shoraham by Sea .
It used to be a quiet and a nice town . Nothing like what you showed in your video.
Worthing has changed a lot.
I believe it is now added in Brighton City .
Thanks for taking me down the memory lane.
Lovely part of the world.
I wish I could spend my retired life in that part of the world .
I cant wait to come back to this video in about another 30 years and see the difference
Oh thank you.. I spent my childhood learning to ride a bike on the seafront with my Grandad, it bought back lovely memories ❤️❤️❤️💋
living in worthing myself its funny seeing someone walking through my town ;D
Great stuff. The town has its merits. Thanks for watching.
Same 😂😂
Same, I live here too
Ikr lol
I m from India, i had visited Worthing in 2016, stayed in Windsor Hotel.
Such lovely and cool place.
I like Worthing people, they are very friendly and awesome.
Badly missing those days.. 🤗🤗
I rather like the paint job on the bowling alley car park. The colour brightens it up and is an improvement from the boring plain grey.
chimsuaumo Oh I agree the grey is totally boring! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Even better knock it down and copy one of lovely old buildings from the past which blends better with the other buildings. Other countries example Poland, Germany take pride in their heritage rebuilding their cities after the war instead we blight ours with appalling ugly buildings.
Lol they got rid of it
They put a restaurant/ bar thing up there and it’s quite nice
Thank you very much for your videos Richard, from a watcher in Germany. You're doing a great job! I had the chance to visit a very good friend in Worthing several times years ago. Loved West Sussex and the beautiful region with its places (Coast, Brighton, Worthing, Arundel, Chichester, Weald and Downlands Museum, The south Downs, Cissbury, Pulborough, and and and...).
You are very welcome
I’m now 45 and except for three years when I was at Uni in Cardiff in the late 90s I’ve lived in Worthing all my life. Absolutely love it. The sea to the South, Downs to the North and so close to Brighton, London and Portsmouth. My commute to work each day is three miles along the coast, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
I like the feel of Worthing. Walking around town would be very pleasant in the sun.
Oh yes - when it is warm Worthing is fab - although I do like walking on the pier when the sea is choppy - quite bracing!
Was sunny in Worthing this morinng. I was out filming in West Tarring. That was lovely too.
Except from it’s most of the time raining
I recognized everything during your walk. I am from America but visit my relatives in Worthing as often as possible. Worthing has such a nice charm feeling to it and I always loved playing along the seafront when I was a child. Cheers to Worthing. :)
Jonathan Thanks for the comment Jonathan and the praise for Worthing.
Oscar Wilde wrote 'The Importance of Being Ernest' while staying at a house on the sea front at New Parade, East Worthing. I live near Worthing. You make it look quite nice. In reality it is a bit chavvy though. The pier's nice.
no it's nice
Thank you so much for this video. I would watch this video whenever i miss Worthing. I am from Malaysia.I was there for one month in 1997 attending a course at Crown Agents. I would love to visit Worthing again in future with my famiy.
My pleasure 😊 So pleased it brings a bit of Worthing to you.
I have visited Worthing several times and I have enjoyed it. I would like to visit Worthing again as it is a good place to relax and enjoy the weather
Thanks very much for saying so!
I’ve been to Worthing a few times and it’s one my favorite places in the UK. Likely because I’ve dear friends who’ve resided there their whole lives. But I’ve grown to love it aside from that. I’ve stayed at the Chatsworth. Quite nice (but could’ve used AC in July). Love the seafront and the Pier. Love the charming residents. Love Cissbury Ring. Can’t wait to return! Thank you for this lovely video.
Totally agree!
Not Worthing BUT I recently visited Eastbourne which is the
butt of many jokes about the advanced age of the typical
resident. I loved it ! Beautiful seafront and gardens.
Beaches and pier . Stayed for 4 weeks and enjoyed every
minute . Will visit Worthing next !!
Great video!! I just found this by accident. My great, great grandfather owned a printing shop at 7 worthing st. In the late 1800’s. I hope to go to Worthing someday to see it for myself. Sorry, I meant to say 7 Warwick St!!
Oh how brilliant.
Worthing is my hometown, even though I live overseas now in Ibiza. I still miss the place. Thank you and nice one. I used to sit in that Lido shelter a lot in my spare time.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video! Yes, I'd visit Worth, its only a train journey away from London!
My familey and I are from Denmark, and we have been coming to Worthing for over 50 years! As my grandmother is from there. But because of my mom recently passing away, we have sold our spot on gratwicke road, and will surely miss coming there in the summer, going down montaque st and to the pier. lovely video to bring memories, and even with the sun out :o
Im spanish. I was live in Worthing for 2 years, its a wonderfull place. I have very special remenber. I really liked
So pleased you enjoyed your stay - thanks for coming!
thankyou richard,great,Im in greece and I lived in worthing,miss it too much and long to be back home
Hope you manage to get home soon!
Do you notice the looks you get as you walk past people, camera in hand, and talking into your Mic. You get a number of double-takes not to mention the wave from the guy in the orange T-shirt. The promenade is delightful. Is Worthing the Sarasota of Sussex? Next time I am in England I think a walk along the promenade westwards and eastwards is a must!
Evening with TH-cam being as popular as it is - you still get looks when filming yourself.
@2:36 Jane Austin stayed in Stanford Cottage (what is now Pizza Express) through the archway of Stanford Square and has a blue plaque. The location of Colonnade House on the corner has been an artists' hub or literary gathering centre for over 200 years. Not sure if it's the same building, but only found out recently
I hope the food was better! :)
hi Richard , i grew up in Worthing ..or grew down , it was called the dead centre of England, people retired there to die . All the young people went to Brighton ....last train 1.08 am..to Worthing ...Memories ...
Happy memories.
I'd like to visit Worthing someday. I go Brighton whenever it was bank holidays every 2 to 3 years. Was planning Worthing but was pandemic but look forward to seeing soon
I would definitely come to Worthing! There is so much we want to see and Worthing is added to the list!
HEY I am indian and have been there in worthing for 2 months, stayed in Chats worth hotel, enjoyed a lot mainly in Warwick/Ten/Cow shed pubs and also the Peer amusement
So pleased you enjoyed your stay - thanks for letting me know.
Worrying looks like a very interesting town. You have a lot of shops and things going for it. I like the history of it. Did you do vaudeville type performances? It’s good to see all your shops doing so well. I hope they continue through the pandemic. Thank you for sharing your town with us. I’ve heard of some of your shops and YES I’d come to Worthing!
Nice film. Evoked some rose tinted memories of a two-year stint in Worthing during my addled late teens. I did the Worthing-to-Victoria trip many a time, nights out in London. Had a tranquil oasis retreat among those cafes on Warwick Street. Had the occasional drink in that bowling alley but my local was the Beachcomber (better known as the New Street Inn), which you bypassed when you cut through that alley. Rarely able to bypass it myself, I lived round the corner on Marine Parade. Never partook of that pebbly, smelly-seaweedy beach but did enjoy the ambience of the fair along the prom on summer nights - and the convenient cuisine option it facilitated.
Yes, I would, and indeed might yet, revisit Worthing - in a kind of 'Jack the Ripper tour' sense of retracing the footsteps of my late teen aberrations. No fairground hot dogs, though. And no getting drunk. And certainly no more ripping: I don't have the legs to scarper from the peelers like I once did.
Not that they helped me to any great effect back in the day. Me and a mate scarpered up an alley (no euphemism) in avoidance of police pursuit after some misguided youthful shenanigan, I ran knee-first into a knee-high wall and somersaulted onto a pile of bin bags, matey took that as a cue and landed on top of me, serendipitously concealing us from the view of a copper who walked past seconds later. We gave it a minute, dusted ourselves down and calmly proceeded to traverse our escape route - and walked straight into a few more of 'em. It was a fair cop, we were resigned to a night of b & b with no television. Although at least I had my cigarettes, lighter and watch. Matey had surrendered his at the desk on checking in so he had enough for both of us when we were released a few hours later. To be honest, I think he was unnecessarily petulant about the whole incident. I was the one hobbling.
Worthing is a really Beatiful City, And My Dad live here. And rarely visit him.
Im off the stay in Worthing on July 30th at the Chatworth hotel :) I recognise you from a video you did when you were in Gloucester Cathedral which is where I'm from originally (well Forest of Dean but Gloucester was my nearest city and lived there for a time) I know that Cathedral from the back of my hand just love the place.
Now I`m off to stay in your neck of the woods :). My daughter has just got a flat there so visiting her.
Just subbed to your channel, you seem to have a lot of interesting videos that I will look forward to watching.
Welcome to Worthing! And the channel!
@@RichardVobes Thank you 🙏
Looks fabulous.
Loved your video about Arundel as well. Great stuff!
Thank you
I spent a month in worthing in July 1985, on a cowper road, I remember the bowling, the pier and the Rose and Crown. A delicious month
Golly - so pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming to my town.
Liked Worthing so much, we moved here nearly 5 years ago ...Great place, lovely people and better than Brighton IMO 😁👍 Thanks for the videos Richard
Thanks very much - it's lovely especially in the sunshine.
Spend a large part of my childhood growing up in Worthing, and it remains one my of most cherished places in the UK. Beautiful architecture, lovely restaurants and a beech at low tied that is lovely to walk a long while you catch you’re thoughts. I’d move there if my commute allowed 😊
The Irony of Worthing Is in the name, Worthing’s “full name” is sunny Worthing, the irony of it is that’s it’s majority of the time very cloudy which I don’t mind at all.
Oh I don't know - we do get quite a bit of sun.
@The Lone G Isn't that Eastbourne?
@@tooyoungtobeold8756 Your thoughts re Eastbourne are correct. The town is supposed to enjoy the most hours (in England) of sunshine each year. Is where I live now. Worthing is my childhood home town! Used to go to Brownies in the Church Hall right beside where this video opens! Haven't been 'home' since my eldest son was born (in Shoreham)...almost 33 years ago!
It's just Worthing, Sunny Worthing was used in an advertising campaign to encourage tourists to the town.
So nice to see Worthing from your point of view.
I can see the wind farm from my flat. I think it’s beautiful.
I am not a fan of the wind farm myself.
@RichardVobes Unlike you I too see the windmills as beautiful, but better still, they will prove to be lifesaving if we can get fossil fuel use down. I'm writing this 5 years since you made the video and the climate emergency has developed faster than the scientists anticipated. We may already be too late at 1.2 degrees of warming, and I know every form of power generation has some drawbacks because there are so many of us to cater for, but the windfarms have benefit. I don't know how much harm they did to the seabed but I hear they, like shipwrecks, get colonised ultimately by marine life. Someone tell me if that's true.
Actually the seaweed tale is interesting. We now have a protected marine area nearby and life in the kelp is returning, so we may have more seaweed on the beach in future, but let's hope more environmentally aware councillors will see the benefit of free fertiliser if it arrives on the beach again.
For the benefit of those surprised by the shingle, it's built up every year to try & hold back the storms that could flood over the promenade otherwise. Sometimes the waves do crest over the top, so another reason to back windfarms to try & slow down rising sea levels.
As for rain, well apparently there's a microclimate which is less rainy after heading west from Brighton, so actually lots of sun.
Great video, lived here 25 years, love your presentation and technique, also great one re Lewes you did, teenage years there!!!
Happy days in Lewes then?
@@RichardVobes Oh yes, trouble is it made me slightly anarchic!! But it was the 60s!
Had the pleasure of visiting my friend who lives there last year. I was super impressed. Thanks for the video, Richard
Love listening to you Richard,keep talking
Yes! In fact, I have been their many moons ago! Only for the day sadly but I thought it was lovely and remember the seafront and pier well! Wonderful video Richard thank you!
I went to Worthing just once and there's the most beautiful art deco pub opposite the train station. I'll definitely visit again
I love Worthing very very much 🤩🤩🤩
yes i used ride right through montague str back in the early 70s on my triumph bonni there was quite a few pubs then now all gone
Great video Iv lived in Worthing all my life I love all the preserved aspects from Victorian era wish there was more! Should do Brighton
There is certainly a lot to see in Brighton. Thanks for watching.
I lived in Worthing for two months. It is a very beautiful city. Thank you for taking a ride.
So pleased you enjoyed it.
Thank you for leading me to see the beautiful worthing, so much information about the worthing which we are planning to move in
I love Worthing!! one of my first aimless wanders was around Worthing with my dog Kylo 4 years ago yesterday!
Well done that man!
I was thinking of moving to Worthing. I had a aunt who once live there. Looks nice.
It is changing all the time - the best bits are being knocked down.
I worked on the outside of a Bicycle shop in Worthing not far from the beach over twenty years ago. My Mother drove from Hampshire to treat me and the lads to our evening meal one night. She sent me a picture of the building twenty years later. The building was now a grey colour, but it was white when i plastered it.
I don’t think that the wind farm is a blight on the landscape, it shows that we are eco-friendly and prepared to change for the greater good of the environment.
Let's hope so.
I think it hems in the horizon so the sea front looses its sense of simplicity and escape from the world of man.
😂😂😂 "eco friendly"
Thanks so much for this smashing guided tour, Richard
My home town, too, which I left for good yonks ago
Looking really grand these days, so I’ll be back!
marcintime Good man! Worthing will always welcome you back! Thanks for watching!
Im heading to Wonderful Worthing 7/8/20 with its Blue skies that are always shining down when ive been in the past being 3 years ago This town has a real feelgood factor and 1000s times better then where im based L---n 😵
I've lived in Worthing about 20 years I found specially the seafront I've come along the Street not to mention the poor destitute is homeless people that often sleeping shop doorways and other parts of around the town it seems to have a big drug problem I will say they do try and keep Worthing clean and tidy but the crime and problems in the town centre is on going
Love Worthing use to live there myself and I miss it. 😞
Whereabouts in Worthing did you live?
We will come to worthing in Summer. Booked yesterday one week a flat and we are very excited. Have been often in Bognor and Portsmouth but it´s first time @Worthing.
I've done the reverse of some of your viewers as I share your views on what's going on in the world and watched the more serious content videos first. However, really good to see you do content on visiting places. I started with Worthing because whilst I am Cornish born and have lived back in Cornwall for many years now, I grew up in Worthing. I'm a similar age to you ,so I'm aware of the changes you have shown. I raised my daughters' in Worthing ,and Littlehampton and still keep links with friends there. Sometimes I do get nostalgic for dear old Worthing so lovely to see. I remember The Thieves Kitchen in Warwick Street, and recall the smell of seaweed on the beach because the farmers no longer took it away. I worked briefly in a hotel on Marine Parade, The Kingsway Hotel. I joined the queue outside The Dome for an hour when Grease opened way back in 77! Great video Richard, and when all this current nonsense gets too much, I shall reminisce!
Lovely to see parts of the town especially with Sunshine in this wet weather we currently have.
Thanks very much.
Hello Richards,thank you for the vídeo, i've been to Worthing for 2 months learning english at EFA School. I missed so much this peaceful place.
Trying to use the video to get my cousin to come and visit me with the wife and kids who I haven’t seen in over 20 years.
It’s there 10th wedding anniversary and maybe a trip to Worthing is better than New York.
thanks for your video ! i am staying at Worthing for a short time , it s really lovely .!!!
So pleased you are enjoying yourself.
I remember the grotesque bowling alley being built, so many memories around these streets. I'm wondering if there's a video which continues down Montague Street as it leaves the precinct where my mother used to have her shop. How many times have I trod these areas. It's always sad to see so much change, none of much for the better.
I will have go there.
The best thing about Worthing is the northbound carriageway of the A24.
You don't like the town then.
Oh cruel, cruel! ....
Fully understand though, but take a look at the wondrous Knepp estate on the west side as you pass!
I really enjoyed your tour. I have never been to Worthing so it was interesting to follow you around. I come from the seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset which is stunning and I love swimming in the clear sea. So no I wouldn't go to Worthing as I would hate swimming in the seaweed on a gravelly beach. But it does have more shops and a pier. I do love piers. Ours was demolished decades ago. I send my regards to Worthing!
Thanks so much for watching - I am in Dorset in the next few sets of videos, although have yet to film in Weymouth. I will come back!
Yes we come too worthing every year just love it
Love Worthing, lve been many times, last time July 2022 , hope to visit again this year
I used to travel down to Worthing for work quite often, lovely place with some nice pubs.
aha Warick street , there was a solicitors office there , he had a lovely blonde secretary called Janet Thompson..I Took her to Brighton with me , married her and took her to Australia...wow memories
Great story mate. You still in oz?
yes Charlie , near Perth W A, I am 82 now , it is winter now but 21c today ...love it.
We are looking to move to Worthing in the next couple of years so found your video very insightful Thank you
Oh goodie. I hope you have a great move and enjoy it here.
great film as all yours are richard we do enjoy worthing and we live at east preston so we get there a few times a month thanks for the tours all the best from trev and christine
Hi Trev and Christine - thanks so much for watching. East Preston is very nice. Will have to get over there soon too!
Thank you so much, it is so enriching and simply awesome ,yes yes, yes,definitely going to your beautiful town. from singapore, thank you again.
Alpha Zulu You are very welcome. Come in the spring or summer however when it is warmer!
Came here on family outings in the 60s and 70s as a child, i only vaguely remember the beach so i do want to visit again to see the great architecture in the town.
You should!
Lovely Mr Vobes, (a)I'm watching this as the internet is not up, keep up the good work, been busy and haven't been able to keep up with your show, but still think it's wonderful!
Thanks for the tour, Richard, a lot has changed since we came to Florida in 2015! We certainly miss the old place :)
My pleasure!
I envy you. Wish I could move to the USA. I am more and more embarrassed to be British by the day. Mostly due to politics
We are coming to see worthing tomorrow and decided to stay there for three days hopefully kids will enjoy and your video is very helpful thanks
Hope you enjoy it!
I literally remember walking through that exact place
I hope it was a lovely day!
It looks very nice, I would definitely like to visit Worthing. My parents had friends who lived in Worthing some years back.
Hi Richard, thanks for showing us your town. I expect there is still a lot more to show us there. Meanwhile, may I ask what wireless microphone and camera or smartphone you are using? I only ask as the wireless microphones I have don't work with my smartphone. Thanks.
I use a wired lapel mic to a mini recorder and film on a Gopro - so separate audio and video and then matched up in the edit.
@@RichardVobes Ah...thank you
I love how worthing has so many small cafes bars restaurants nice seafront
Hello! I’m thinking of studying abroad in Worthing this spring and found your video
Thank you for such a nice video ☺️❤️
Thanks for watching.
I would definitely visit looks a smashing little place 👍
Fabulous! That's encouraging!
Lovely Worthing's video, thanks Richard!!
Hi I'm thinking of moving to Worthing watching the video has really helped
Thanks
Will come to Worthing if ever I have the chance! The shore is so different from Southern California.I love pebbles,as I'm a rock hound!🙂⛵⚓⛱
I would come to worthing wither for 1) Bellringing (there are ringing bells in Goring, Heene, W Tarring & Angmering) 2) possibly for any sort of one off visit such as, passing by, shopping etc. and 3) I’ve never done this but for the sea? Never really been to the sea in the uk
Hi Richard, I would certainly come to Worthing in fact myself and daughter will be in Worthing in early August 2023. I have been here previously back in 2013 when I was National Coach for the Australian Blind Bowlers and we were here for the World Blind Bowlers Champioships. I am from Australia and I do love Worthing.
Great video, am enjoying your walks very much and yes I would come to Worthing (indeed I have been before), BUT that car park has to go.
I agree about the car park
I've lived in worthing for 42years and although there aren't so many shops now (( like so many other towns across the country )) I wouldn't want to live anywhere else
As usual I opened up Google maps to see where you were and what you were talking about. It looks like you live in a very nice small city! I really like that Worthing is so pedestrian friendly and that the people actually use the open shopping areas. Goring-by-sea also looks interesting and I'm thinking there must be a bit of history around the fact that two farms still operate so close to the sea. The land developers must be licking their lips and plotting how to steal that prime piece of real estate!
Yes, I bet they are plotting! :) Thanks for looking.
Have a blessed day sir. It a lovey place. Thank you for showing me your town.
Thank you god bless you and your family.
It’s a beautiful beach. In Philippines have also a beautiful beaches would you come also to Philippines sir. God blessed you. More power.
Most people on the street seemed to ignore you, there were a couple of waves and head-turns but nowadays I think people are more used to people with cameras and microphones. The weather was great, that makes a big difference. Great job.
Thanks Simon - yes, I do think people are getting use to seeing people pointing cameras at themselves and doing ego selfie - some of course don't realize it is for TH-cam - but they are catching on.
I visited Worthing six months ago. I enjoyed but not exactly with this place because I travelled around Sunsex. Although I felt happy at night in the town pub. Thank you for sharing your hometown.
Manuel Agudo So glad you enkoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Love to visit Worthing one day!
Good show!
I found what looks like one of those bikes dumped near Sidcup train station which is near London!
Hello Richard, I do like your videos , I do like Worthing what a beautiful place. I hope I get the chance of visiting Worthing.
I live in Canada.
Honestly I would leave California for a life change and move to Worthing for a village life, because all I really want at this point is a nice cafe, and a quality gallery to show my paintings.
Plenty of that here!
you would like here for sure and be very welcome
james brown Cheers James!
Cal Guy .
It's not a village, it's an old tatty town 👎