Meet 14 famous Worthing people honoured with blue plaques

From kings to playwrights and entertainers to medical men, Worthing has a wealth of famous people connected to the town who have been honoured with blue plaques.

The Worthing Society is responsible for many blue plaques and has a huge amount of information on its website worthingsociety.org.uk

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13. Keith Emerson

Musician Keith Emerson is described as 'celebrated son of Worthing' on the blue plaque at the Assembly Hall. He was a founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and perhaps the greatest, most technically accomplished keyboardist in rock history. Photo: JPIMedia

14. Keith Emerson

Keith Emerson's son Aaron at the unveiling of the blue plaque at the Assembly Hall in Worthing. Picture: Derek Martin DM2031086a Photo: JPIMedia

15. Dr Frederick Dixon

Esteemed surgeon Dr Frederick Dixon (1799-1849) was the founding father of healthcare in Worthing. He founded the predecessor to Worthing Hospital. He was a gifted man, ahead of his time.

16. Dr Frederick Dixon

The blue plaque at Elm Lawn House in Union Place, where Dr Frederick Dixon lived. He was a geological pioneeer, founder of Worthing Dispensary and a founder member of Sussex Archaeological Society. Photo: JPIMedia

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