Meet 14 famous Worthing people honoured with blue plaques
By Elaine Hammond
Published 27th Jan 2022, 11:44 BST
Updated 27th Jan 2022, 11:53 BST
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
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