Publications
Worthing, by L. M. Bickerton, published 1955 (Worthing Museum Publications)
Review by G. D. J. [G. D. Johnston] in Sussex Notes and Queries, November 1955:This is written by the Curator for the intelligent visitor, dealing with the growth and history of the various parts of the present Borough from Neolithic times and includes some interesting reproductions of old views and of Philip's plan of 1814. It is a very attractive little publication, well put together and presented, and ought to be much in demand. Perhaps in future editions a map of the present Borough could be included showing the various parishes and districts which it has absorbed? There is some confusion as to the Rapes (p. 11) and at p. 14 Heene is stated to have been a Chapelry of Tarring, but it was always civilly independent (are there not traditions of its former Church being overwhelmed by the sea?), though latterly held ecclesiastically with Tarring until separated under the Act of 1865 - which states definitely that Heene was a parish, though it had no church.
Worthing Museum: an illustrated guide to the collections, by L. M. Bickerton and K. J. Evans, published c.1955 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4193] & West Sussex Libraries
Worthing: a brief account of the history of the town from Neolithic times to the present day, by L. M. Bickerton, published 1958 (2nd edition, Worthing Museum Publications) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Worthing: a brief account of the history of the town from Neolithic times to the present day, by L. M. Bickerton, published 1963 (3rd revised edition, Worthing Museum Publications) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Dolls in Worthing Museum, by K. J. Evans and L. M. Bickerton, published 1969 (Worthing Museum Publications) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries