Wednesday, September 19, 2007

 

25th August Birthday treat. Worthing buildings.

Before strolling on the prom to reach the beach cafe for lunch we went to look at the shopping streets.
There are of course the usual chain stores in abundance, but there are also lots of little shops and small cafes with tables and chairs out on the pedestrianised streets.
There is a small indoor shopping mall which we didn't bother to explore.
We didn't look at shops, that was not our purpose - but enjoyed the buildings and the wonderful floral displays.



This building and attractive street lamp are on the sea front, almost opposite the pier.

Much of Worthing has a 1930s look to it, though this building might be much newer than that.


I think this is an old building that has been renovated - and seems to be awaiting a new use.

In shopping streets it is worthwhile looking up from the shop windows which are the same in almost every town, to enjoy some of the quirky aspects of the original buildings. These gables look quite Dutch in character.

Just beyond the main shopping streets was a lovely square lined with lovely bow fronted terraced houses - dating from the 1830s.

On one side of the square were sculpted heads high on the wall. The sculptor was Dame Elizabeth Frink - a sculptor of some renown.

When we got home it was time to relax and for the birthday girl to pose with the lovely birthday cards which I received.

25th August Birthday treat. Worthing buildings.
posted by Grandma P on Wednesday, September 19, 2007