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

25. Henfrey Smail
Robert Elleray and members of the Worthing Society with the blue plaque at the house in Lansdowne Close, Worthing, where Henfrey Smail lived from 1930 to 1979. Photo: JPIMedia

26. Philip McCutchan
Philip McCutchan on Worthing beach. He wrote contemporary thrillers and historical military fiction. He was known for his character Commander Shaw and wrote his sixth novel in the series shortly after moving to the south coast. Photo: JPIMedia

27. Philip McCutchan
The blue plaque at the house in Portland Road, Worthing, where Philip McCutchan lived from 1963 to 1996. Photo: JPIMedia

28. Oscar Wilde
Novelist Oscar Wilde wrote The Importance of Being Earnest during one summer in Worthing. He holidayed in the town in 1893 and 1894, and wrote the play during his second visit. The play's protagonist is named Jack Worthing.

