Amazing architectural features in Worthing town centre remind us of lost shops and pubs from the past

If you look up in Worthing town centre, you see some amazing architectural features and in many cases, it's a reminder of what was there before.

People are often too busy with their shopping to notice but if you take a look, you will see there are still lots of lovely features, though Worthing town centre has changed so much over the years.

13. Architectural features in Worthing town centre

No. 8 Ann Street was once home to the wonderful Optimus Books, which was also accessible from Warwick Street Photo: Elaine Hammond

14. Architectural features in Worthing town centre

Portland Road used to go right down to the seafront, until Marks and Spencer was built across it Photo: Elaine Hammond

15. Architectural features in Worthing town centre

Beautiful decorations above Claire's in Montague Street Photo: Elaine Hammond

16. Architectural features in Worthing town centre

Many remember when Sainsbury's occupied this Chapel Road premises, where Peacocks is now Photo: Elaine Hammond

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