Sussex Piers and Kursaals

Worthing Meeting Centre

A talk on how Sussex piers developed following the introduction of the railways in the 19^th century and find out why Worthing’s Dome Cinema has a dome!

Dr. Kathryn Ferry is a historian specialising in Architecture, Design and Seaside Culture.
Her list of publications ranges from the history of beach huts, through Victorian homes and 1950s kitchens, to the official history of Butlin’s and the story of Britain’s largest Anglican convent at East Grinstead.

She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Media Officer for the National Piers Society and a committee member of the Plastics Historical Society.

Annual Conference and AGM 2026

The 2026 Conference and AGM will be held at the Community Centre, Ashington on Saturday 18th April.