Old photos of Worthing show archery, dancing, horse riding and more on the beach

By Elaine Hammond

Published 8th Feb 2023, 15:14 BST

Updated 29th Jun 2023, 13:48 BST

We love looking back at old photos of Worthing and this beach-themed collection is no exception. It’s certainly interesting to see what was happening on the beach back in the 1930s and 1940s.

If you look closely at some of the pictures, you can als o see how the seafront landscape has changed, especially in the one of the older folk sitting on the bench on the promenade. Enjoy!

Pupils from Worthing Dancing School playing a game of ball on the beach in May 1934

1. Old photos of Worthing

Pupils from Worthing Dancing School playing a game of ball on the beach in May 1934 Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

Fisherman Charlie Parsons gets some unexpected help mending his nets from holidaymaker Margaret Blenksby on Worthing beach in July 1946

2. Old photos of Worthing

Fisherman Charlie Parsons gets some unexpected help mending his nets from holidaymaker Margaret Blenksby on Worthing beach in July 1946 Photo: Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images

Day trippers relaxing on the promenade at Worthing in March 1931

3. Old photos of Worthing

Day trippers relaxing on the promenade at Worthing in March 1931 Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

A row of boys lean far over the railings during a children's angling contest at Worthing in August 1935

4. Old photos of Worthing

A row of boys lean far over the railings during a children's angling contest at Worthing in August 1935 Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images