Love all the history. I’ve not been to Worthington, but it’s a shame that the old Ivy Arch was taken down! A bit of history gone forever except for your fine exploring & your wonderful videos! Thank you!
It's quite interesting, looking at familiar road names and stopping to think why they have the names they do - looking at old maps you soon work out why
Thank you for this - very interesting. I used to live around the corner in King Edward Avenue and go to play school in Ivy Arch Road where the boys’ club is. I’d be interested to know more about ‘the quashettes’ which are near to where you are filming here (and led to the tunnel beneath the railway formerly).
A fascinating tale Richard, ably aided again by Martins seemingly endless local historical knowledge and I had to chuckle at your refreshingly un PC turn of phrase for the local asylum.
Really interesting thank you:)...I lived in Worthing for many years but now live in Spain. You have a very nice way with you. Great presentation really enjoyed it
Again a nice episode. Don't know why I'm watching as I do not have any connection to your area, but maybe it is you both are nice people and have a compelling way to tell stories. BTW, does Martin have Dutch roots?
Ok...had to replay vid as too much to say. So I type as I watch: 1st, welcome back Martin! He has such an infectious smile!!!😀 2nd, I'm quit perturbed that Worthing would tear down its Victorian town w/ formal gardens for gas stations & modern buildings.🤮 I did not find Lorn House miserable or sorry.🙁 I saw its beauty other than that ugly sign they slapped on the front. It is a bit amusing they would put glass green houses up next to steam engines - when was windex invented?!?!😄 Now the building you called hideous monstrosity I wholeheartedly had to agree w/ you on.😬 All in all, how fun it must have been to do a bit of detective work to match up where the old pic of the Ivy Arch had been taken.😆
Hi Richard Can I just add a small comment about the date of demolition of Ivy Arch. The photo of the arch that you show can have been taken no earlier than 1963. I know this because the nearest vehicle to the camera (partial view) is of a Vauxhall Viva HA (probably the van version) was introduced in 1963 shortly after I started working at a Worthing Vauxhall dealership.
I always find Martin amusing, he doesn't try to be but he just is. Will he be back in 2022 Richard? The ivy certainly came after the arch, unless the arch builder threaded his masonry through it at the building stage!
I have seen an old photo of the site of Goring library with what looks like mediaeval ruins. If you can find anything out about them it could make an interesting video.
Love all the history. I’ve not been to Worthington, but it’s a shame that the old Ivy Arch was taken down! A bit of history gone forever except for your fine exploring & your wonderful videos! Thank you!
Excuse me! Worthing not Worthington!
Once again, a wonderful addition to my morning! Thanks guys!
Fascinating. I loved the old/new composite photo, very interesting. I must remember to wear sunglasses when Martin’s jumper makes an appearance 😉
I don't seem to be able to persuade him to tone it down or wear something more appropriate which is a shame.
Fantastic vid...Martin Snows knowledge is superb and always a joy to see him appear in your vids Richard.
Shaun Laverick's real name is Martin Snow 😀😀😀
enjoyably interesting. good job at painting a nice picture over such a grim place. thank you
Thanks Harold. Very kind.
It's quite interesting, looking at familiar road names and stopping to think why they have the names they do - looking at old maps you soon work out why
STeve Ticehurst Yes. I love the before and after of places on okd maps and old photographs.
Love your comments, got me in stitches
Thank you for this - very interesting. I used to live around the corner in King Edward Avenue and go to play school in Ivy Arch Road where the boys’ club is. I’d be interested to know more about ‘the quashettes’ which are near to where you are filming here (and led to the tunnel beneath the railway formerly).
A fascinating tale Richard, ably aided again by Martins seemingly endless local historical knowledge and I had to chuckle at your refreshingly un PC turn of phrase for the local asylum.
I am very un PC! Thanks Sid.
Just to add to my earlier comment; according to the publication 'Secret Worthing' by James Henry and Colin Walton, Ivy Arch was demolished in 1967.
Ah yes - so it was.
Really interesting thank you:)...I lived in Worthing for many years but now live in Spain. You have a very nice way with you. Great presentation really enjoyed it
Thank you!
Again a nice episode. Don't know why I'm watching as I do not have any connection to your area, but maybe it is you both are nice people and have a compelling way to tell stories. BTW, does Martin have Dutch roots?
bitman Thanks very much. I don't know if he has Dutch roots. I will have to ask him.
He says no he doesn't.
Ok...had to replay vid as too much to say. So I type as I watch: 1st, welcome back Martin! He has such an infectious smile!!!😀 2nd, I'm quit perturbed that Worthing would tear down its Victorian town w/ formal gardens for gas stations & modern buildings.🤮 I did not find Lorn House miserable or sorry.🙁 I saw its beauty other than that ugly sign they slapped on the front. It is a bit amusing they would put glass green houses up next to steam engines - when was windex invented?!?!😄 Now the building you called hideous monstrosity I wholeheartedly had to agree w/ you on.😬 All in all, how fun it must have been to do a bit of detective work to match up where the old pic of the Ivy Arch had been taken.😆
It is a real shame that the old arch had been removed - it was part of Worthing's heritage.
@@RichardVobes agree!
The railway would have been for transport of goods up to town, as is the case in rural market towns across the land
Hi Richard Can I just add a small comment about the date of demolition of Ivy Arch. The photo of the arch that you show can have been taken no earlier than 1963. I know this because the nearest vehicle to the camera (partial view) is of a Vauxhall Viva HA (probably the van version) was introduced in 1963 shortly after I started working at a Worthing Vauxhall dealership.
Yes, I think there was a little error on the dates there. Thanks for comments though.
I believe there was a motorcycle shop there in the 50's/60's (Ivy Arch Motorcycles). I still have a bike bought from there.
Wow! That bike has lasted you well!
Now we all just call the tunnel under the railway towards Morrison's "Ivy Ach" :)
I always find Martin amusing, he doesn't try to be but he just is. Will he be back in 2022 Richard? The ivy certainly came after the arch, unless the arch builder threaded his masonry through it at the building stage!
Have you ever done a Vlog on the 'Teville Stream" ?
Very interesting ivy arch don't see mean of ther round enjoy watching
I just watched your May 11th 2020 walk. This is the bookend. Why did architects of the 1960s and 1970s have such execrable taste? Yuck!
I have seen an old photo of the site of Goring library with what looks like mediaeval ruins. If you can find anything out about them it could make an interesting video.
Oooh that's interesting!
Those vans in the old picture are not 1950s. the one on the right is a Bedford HA Van first came out in 1964.
Yes, I think Martin made an error on the date.
i worked in this road around 1960 , i am sure the arch was there then , the road was just a dirt track , i worked opposite the Army building.
Happy memories, I hope.
i always wondered where the ivy arch was
Wow! Your amazing
Thank you
Your welcome