Exploring Jane Austen’s Worthing - English Coastal Walk (4K)

A walk around the English coastal town of Worthing in West Sussex with author Travis Elborough.
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Our walk starts at Worthing Station and then heads down into the heart of the Town Centre. We are looking for sites associated with Jane Austen who stayed in Worthing in 1805 and used it as the setting for her unfinished novel Sanditon. This is based on one of the chapters in Travis Elborough's latest book The Writer's Journey (White Lion Publishing www.waterstone.... The locations visited include: The Connaught Theatre, Stanford Cottage (where Jane Austen stayed in 1805), The Dome Cinema as featured in the 1987 film Wish You Were Here starring Emily Lloyd and Tom Bell, The Royal Arcade, Shelley House and Worthing Pier.
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[@louhillen8254]

Welcome to my home town! ❤

[@rolesy]

You make Worthing seem way less boring than how I feel living here my whole life lol

[@jabejames7496]

no i live here too, it's still very boring.

[@jeffjones9792]

The ultimate God's waiting room! (Born in Broadwater 1948)

[@joewillockthegoat7512]

I’m from littehampton be grateful for worthing there’s loads to do 🤣

[@paulward4268]

I just escaped down here, after living in Feltham, Middlesex for 31 years - right next to Heathrow.. Believe me - You need to be Grateful that you are here.

[@ali09gaming58]

@@paulward4268 are the people nice there ?

[@seanjamescameron]

I was the last person to interview Harold Pinter and Eartha Kitt on video at separate events before they died. Weirdly they died within 24 hours of each other.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Spooky. Must've been great to interview Pinter, Sean.

[@seanjamescameron]

@@JohnRogersWalks If I ever get an old Sony Z1, I'll transfer the tapes and upload.

[@michaeldillon3113]

I remember Eartha Kitt being one of those 60 icons like Kathy Kirby who would make Sunday Night at the London Palladium seem so exciting.! ✌️

[@sheldondesouza3999]

I lived in Worthing for 2 years from 2017 to 2019 and before moving I was told there is nothing in Worthing. When I did live there I loved it and it grew on me. I'm visiting Worthing to meet friends this Christmas and can't wait to get back to the place where I've had lots of lovely memories. Thanks John for covering Worthing.

[@kevincross9206]

Well you said it was bracing John - certainly looked it!! Worthing used to be known (locally at least) as gods waiting room, due to the older population, but is certainly younger now, due to people not being able to afford the prices of Brighton further along the coast.

[@shmiqqy]

i think it's still in top 10 of the uk's highest average age towns at 40 something now people are even getting priced out of here and on to littlehampton/bognor

[@andrewhulson4000]

I'm from Portsmouth, along the coast and Worthing is one of my favourite places to visit. I just love the pier and the Art Deco buildings in the town. Thanks for a great watch John.

[@andersdottir1111]

I always remember a postcard I saw years ago: The weather is here, wish you were beautiful.

[@JimNicholls]

What a surprise to see you in Worthing, John! It was my home until I moved to New Zealand in 1972, and your video brought back many memories. In the 1960s I worked for several years as a photographer on the Worthing Gazette and got to know a lot of the more famous visitors and residents. I have been in Harold Pinter's home in Ambrose Place (when he was there) and met many of the actors who performed at the Connaught Theatre. (John Pertwee is one who always comes to mind, a lovely fellow with whom I enjoyed a conversation at the (terrible) Wimpy Bar across from the Pier). I lived in Bedford Row for a time, renting a whole floor of one of those once-grand houses for what would now be the price of a coffee. The Dome Cinema was always on the verge of closing, but has miraculously survived. It was popularly known at one time as the Fleapit! Broadwater, which you mentioned, now just part of Worthing, has a history of its own. My mother was born there in 1910, in South Farm Cottages, which still exist I think (certainly on my last visit some years ago). She worked at one time as a servant in Offington Hall, a very grand house which is long gone, although I believe the stables still exist and are used by a riding school. I loved the video and would happily have watched twice as much footage and I hope you might return there sometime.

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

I lived nearby in Sompting, but we went into Worthing every week to do our shopping. I was 11 when my family moved us to the US in 1977. I now live in Wyoming of all places.

[@payneys]

My mother in law RIP lived in one of the south farm road cottages .

[@aclark903]

I have fond memories of that #Wimpy. Maybe it got better after 1974?

[@Wayner71]

I like the fact that you visited Worthing on the cusp of Winter on a cold, overcast day. That added an interesting element to the ambience. Cheers.

[@michaelessig6376]

There is something delightfully hypothetical about seaside resorts off season. The capricious shops are boarded up awaiting the return the next wave of tourists the necessities for survival as a town remain. No one needs a t-shirt in winter anyway.

[@markburgess6801]

Great video was wondering if you'd bump into a bald explorer while you were there but not this time great to learn more about Jane Austen

[@dianarolph1770]

Yes me too! But he knows about this video - someone asked him!!

[@janinetrauts]

My Husband is from Worthing and my family lives down there. I got married at the Dome Theatre. Beautiful town

[@rolandayers6726]

Coincidentally, yesterday, I bought a copy of Travis Elborough's London Bridge in America from Skoob at The Brunswick. I'm forever hearing folk repeating, or denbunking, the myth of the tycoon who thought he was buying Tower Bridge, so I thought it would be good to get the true story in full. Just one chapter in so far, but very entertaining.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

And what a great place to buy it Roland

[@tomgirldouble3249]

Spent a wonderful week in Worthing dog sitting for friends, in a flat in an old hotel right on the front, love Worthing & will certainly look up Travis' books. Fascinating 😊

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video John and Travis 🙏. How clever of you to arrange for proper British seaside weather to accompany this episode 😁👌

[@The3Kosmos3]

Really love the seaside resorts in Winter!

[@LeeJohn70]

Excellent video John and Travis. I do love Worthing, very sad to see the glorious old Debenhams building empty. Also Macari's is sadly no longer there. Look forward to your next video John 👍🏻👍🏻😁🎁🎄

[@BarryAllenMagic]

Fascinating walkabout John; many thanks to Travis and your good self for your superb efforts. Worthing truly does appear to have retained quite a lot of its Old-world charm - may that long continue to be the case! 👍🏻

[@GeorgeChoy]

Even in winter it still looks lovely.

[@markriley4665]

I had a lovely couple of days in Worthing in the summer visiting Chanctonbury and Cissbury Rings. I discovered Austen’s connection with Worthing along with Harold Pinter, Percy Shelley amongst others. Great video John!

[@MeTheRob]

Chanctonbury Ring Forever ! Spent a day there in the early 70s, having taken some LSD, and went back after the storm of 1987 had toppled so many of the trees, to find it a much-changed but still magical place.

[@thesussexsmuggler]

Welcome to Worthing. Farmer George or King George's daughter Princess Amelia came to Worthing to convelsce because of TB.

[@johnstephens649]

My partner and I are seriously thinking of moving to Worthing so this was especially interesting to see more around the town!

[@Tactician666]

A pleasure to watch. Great chemistry between the two of you.

[@xxxxxxxx3476]

Absolutely agree . Both knowledgeable in their own spheres . And yet complementary of one another .

[@ianmaddams9577]

Great to see Travis with you John . He really is a fountain of knowledge Wish you was here. is a brilliant film. Great walk as always 👍🏻

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Ian - it's always a joy to walk with Travis

[@janetsherwood7210]

Mr. John Rogers enjoyed this Sunday walk dearly! So informative. Had to view it twice...love Jane Austen's writings. Thank you John & Tavis. From an old soul in Appalachian US. Looking forward to your next walk. Follow your 💙 as always. Wherever that leads. 🦋🍃🌾🌿

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Janet

[@waynehiggins16]

Down my neck of the woods!! I moved to Slinfold from Leicester back in 2018, what a wonderful area to live.

[@CthulhuInc]

that was just great! i really enjoy the trips putside of London - and Travis is a very good companion - haha the bit about austen's ghost was quite amusing! love from canada

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks! Hope you're well

[@gphunk1995]

The club on the end of the pier was called Rutherfords. Went there a few times around the late nineties, when a good friend moved down that way. It always seemed to be lashing it down on that pier. And windy too. Although thinking about it, it might been because we’d a quite a few beers by the time we got there.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Brilliant thanks

[@BoninBrighton]

I’ve shared this on Bonny’s England Facebook where it’s been much appreciated by our group members.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks indeed - that's very kind

[@1paddyfrog]

loved this - am a major Jane Austen fan and this was great. Am about to send it to a friend in Sydney (Summer Hill) who is a massive Austen fan! Pls keep up the great and informative and entertaining walks! ;)

[@elizabethhammond5545]

Fascinating tour of a charming town. Thank you

[@JoeColwell-ug2sz]

Really enjoyed this. Ive lived in Worthing for 53 years and you never know whats on your doorstep. I will share this on my Facebook as I know my friends will too find it of intrest. PS: to all youtubers watching this we do have lots and lots of Sunny days thats why its called Sunny Worthing.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Good morning John. That was a little different to your usual walks. Travis was a very interesting and knowledgeable man. I've never been to Worthing, but lots of splendid buildings there.

[@zenarobinson3851]

hahaha!! perfect weather! all my photos of south-coast beaches look just like that!! 🤣🤣🤣 thank you!

[@stevesmith3990]

Thanks for this John, I've lived near Worthing for years and didn't know much of this. Yes please continue the Quaggy walk next - that's near where I grew up! Cheers.

[@xxxxxxxx3476]

Me too , but I didn't recognise a single thing where Lewisham town centre was concerned . Except the clock tower of course . And the traffic .

[@dcarbs2979]

Some names for you. The club on the end of the pier was called Rutherfords, then Lush, then Rutherfords II before being derelict for many years and becoming and art-deco restaurant (called Perch I think). Some of the roads to the north of Broadwater are named after Sanditon. In West Worthing, the literary theme continues with roads named after Chaucer, Wordsworth, Shakespear, Browning, Shelley, Byron and Tennyson

[@bt5080]

Very inspiring. I've already started to watch "Wish you were here." I'm definitely going to buy Travis's books. And of course Jane Austin's last book. I so love your videos. Your presentation's are so laid back and exciting at the same time. I look forward to your travels.

[@ashleysgaze]

A very interesting walk, John. A town full of all manner of histories! Travis is incredibly knowledgeable about his patch!❤

[@JTTW1455]

Well I must say the people of Worthing were very often successful in getting their way. Very interesting video John and Travis. Thanks for the walkabout.

[@jeremyrogers5103]

There's always a 'quiet corner' of my week when I sit down and just enjoy the peace and vicarious travel with you! Such a joy. Thanks

[@taomahNEGEV]

What a wonderful trip.

[@maryrobins2016]

I would make a point of visiting Worthing on my annual trip to visit family in the 1980s and 1990s. Love the museum, the tiny lane from Bedford Place towards the sea front with it's high flint walls and the fabulous second hand bookshops just off the pedestrian shopping street west of the pier. Hopefully you will find Worthing worth a second video!

[@GreyGhost.]

Mr R on point ..... follow this man. Thanks John. Cheers from Kernow.

[@robmarkworth5377]

Yay you came!

[@danieladams9950]

Travis so knowledgeable. Love this different spin.

[@Steveoaudioandstuff]

Another great film John. Nice to meet Travis, and to be able to explore Worthing with the two of you. As a resident of Portsmouth (ish) it came as a surprise to me to learn about it being warmer by the sea in winter - I may pop down to Southsea today to test that out! Fabulous as always John, thank you.

[@TheGregcellent]

Watching this on my walk home from work from Worthing Station, past Teville Gate, and by Train of Thought!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

fantastic Greg - thanks

[@TheClockwise770]

Great video John. I lived in Worthing in the noughties but have now moved to Ford. Not the prison haha. I've learnt so many interesting facts that I never knew about the town. I always preferred it in Winter time, less people and nice bracing winds.

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Wonderful video showing Worthing in a wholly different light to the caricatures one frequently encounters. Really interesting! Thank you both.

[@sianwarwick633]

How charming is Worthing ? Very. Will certainly look up the books of Travis Elborough. pleased to see a lively seaside town

[@manuelpeon5079]

Fantastic video, i was living in Worthing 3 years the place is absolutely marvellous I had a great time there and I miss so much this city with its unique Victorian atmosphere

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Beautiful video! Such a lovely spot and your guest was very informative. Please don't forget to do a walk about London during the Christmas holidays! I find myself looking forward to it already.

[@TXMEDRGR]

That was a wonderful English experience; I felt as if I were following along with you and your guest seeing the sights and looking through the shops. Thank you.

[@robmarkworth5377]

Lovely video John, shame I didn't bump into you around town! Come back in summer, there are some amazing walks just outside the town and around the nearby bits of the South downs!

[@stephenoliver1437]

Best program I’ve watch all day always good to view

[@puddinggeek4623]

I had the pleasure to wayfare round Worthing last year. The pier was fantastic, I loved the gallery of stained glass windows sponsored by local individuals/ groups. There is also a very nice windmill on the outskirts, well worth a visit. Keep up the good work.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

And St Andrews church Ferring, built in the year 765.

[@rogerdonnelly2946]

Love all your walks in London Town, John. They are quite profound experiences; I often feel I'm your bleedin' mucker on the actual walk with you. Broadcast magic! It's also good seeing you reaching beyond the M25 again. But I'd really love you to vlog from other parts of GB & Ireland, as yet untouched by your good self.

[@Tony-gv6ty]

Great show. Thankyou both. I lived in Worthing for several Years but was unaware of so much history❤

[@D413373R]

Been living in worthing for 5 years and only knew about half of all this information lol. Wow very interesting, will give me a whole new perspective on where i live 😊

[@barneykennett9282]

Superb...👍.

[@Slycockney]

Thoroughly entertaining video about another place I've never visited, thank you and Travis.

[@luluandmeow]

Travis was a great guest, interesting, lively, a mine of information, thank you so much

[@Ben_Mdws]

Travis is a fascinating chap. Great walk.

[@williamrobinson7435]

My vote goes to the Quaggy walk. I do hope I've spelled kwaggie korektly. How I do love confusing my phone's spelfing. Very interesting, I would like to see Jane Austen's unfinished ms.. The pier is an elegant thing.. There is a damned fine piece of Deco architecture there for urgent preservation in Worthing. Nice one John, hope that fish and chips was done in beef dripping. Nothing else will do, as far as I'm concerned.. 🌟🌟👍

[@godwinsonofwessex]

as i live just nearby in the capital of west sussex..the fine city of chichester...so i know worthing...however its not a patch on chichesters history...really enjoyed the video..that travis is really interesting and i find it enjoyable that not only hes an author but an historian and enthusiastic as myself...im from the north east originally teesside,stockton on tees,birthplace of railways.where also the battle of stockton in 1933..where the blackshirts were stopped by the socalists/anti fascists....however ive lived in poole,dorset for 20 years and been in sussex for last 8 years..although living in west sussex..i find east sussex and kent far more picturesque and more appealing to me..although if i had to choice where to live ....it would have to be kendal in cumbria(westmoreland) or pakefield - southwold suffolk..ps looking forward to more of the famous river quaggy

[@robsx4280]

I feel very lucky to have lived in Worthing for 12yrs now. Thankyou for a great video.

[@beckyboo5097]

Enjoy your walk around I live in Worthing and I love it here. People are so friendly and polite 💖🙂

[@sandraw3163]

I live 30mins from Worthing so its my local coastal resort.I love the pier on a sunny summers day when the sea is blue! Great interesting video.

[@tonybannister]

Very interesting video - my father drove buses for Southdown in the late 50's early 60's. Then he ran the kiosk (now Malloys) on the west side of the pier.

[@AMcF54]

As most enjoyable wander around Worthing with you, John, and the absolutely charming Travis. His books sound right up my alley of interest. Hints to my other half, re Christmas presents.

[@TracyPicabia]

Terrific. Already have Travis' link opened in new tab. I have lived in Brighton for 20 years and accidently went to Worthing once I think

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

Wonderful! I grew up in nearby Sompting, we frequently went to Worthing to do our shopping. Moved to the US in 1977. I recall there was shop on one of the corners that roasted coffee, and I would love to breathe in the aroma as we walked past.

[@williammorrison5678]

Braising a polite word for cold. Great video, see you at the pub.

[@catieoates1726]

Another fabulous walk, so packed full of interesting facts and beautiful buildings

[@stever1053]

Thanks John, seaside towns on a winters day are great and that fish and chip lunch looked amazing, as you probably remember fish and chips is not the same in Australia. Oh! for nice piece of Cod.

[@daveconyard8946]

Thanks John Travis Keep safe And Well. 👍

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Dave

[@louisloulou24]

Hi John, so glad I happened across your videos. They really lift the spirit in these dark days. Thankyou.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks for that Laura - I love making these videos so it's wonderful to hear that they can have that effect

[@leslielutz6140]

Thoroughly enjoyed this !!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Leslie

[@AnnetteDidcott]

Great Video. The club in the 90s at the end of the Pier was called Rutherfords. I worked there lots of great memories.

[@TimothyHalkowski]

Excellent as always - these walks are a Sunday night tradition for me - thank you!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Timothy

[@moiraruth9090]

What a wonderful walk. I always enjoy your walks John. I have never been to Worthing but will put that right in he near future.

[@janettedewar6617]

Gosh I will check Travis's books out, thanks.

[@michaelmiller641]

That was a great video, John and Travis! I'm sure I've come across his books being into transport!

[@williammartynokeeffe1953]

Enjoyed the short film about my home town and I learnt a few things so many thanks 🙏 😊

[@lisaholly3846]

Loved your walk this week! Can’t wait to get your new book.

[@briancox4339]

What a brilliant video Guys well done John and Travis excellent tour of Worthing and it’s history I can’t ever remember visiting Worthing Brighton Eastbourne yes but it’s now on my list to visit thanks for sharing guys beautiful.

[@JagBetty]

A nice change of scene J. Those fish n chips looked good.

[@michaeldillon3113]

I really enjoyed this . Thank you . I spent time in Worthing this summer and was kind of aware that behind the hub bub their was Georgian and Regency splendour ✌️

[@danfonseca563]

What a lovely gentle your of Worthing thank you good content

[@stevegee7593]

John did you know you were on another KZbinr area, Richard Vobes. Sean Cameron also knows him.

[@sarahwoods1369]

Thanks guys. I enjoyed this video as I was brought up in Worthing. Brought back many memories!

[@Seanchai59]

Great to see Travis in another one of your videos.

[@hattiejacks9212]

Lovely video, it seemed to have a very appropriate sepia wash from the light that day

[@luluandmeow]

Suede mentions Worthing in one of their songs, I think it's called The Next Life, a brilliant band

[@random_g-man9754]

I’ve been living and working near Worthing for the last 13yrs. Come into the town most days. But I learnt some really interesting stuff about it from this video, so thank you for it.

[@kieronkimmings1559]

Great video , thank you

[@nathong3229]

Great video, I live in Worthing and found that fascinating :) Thanks so much

[@flipmcdonought5835]

Really enjoyable - thanks!

[@Twoteuw]

im from here. brilliant to see

[@Gez-C]

Welcome to my home town!