Elms - Broadwater Street East - 1927 to 2015
   

Built in 1927 on the edge of the site formerly known as Elm Villa, which took its name from the elm trees that grew there. The Villa dated back to the 1800s. When the Engineers Arms in Broadwater closed, the licence was transferred here.

The south side of the building used to be surrounded by greenhouses, developing into allotment gardens in the 60s.
By the 70s, the area was redeveloped and a large roundabout was installed, with much of the land lost to a main road - The Elms fortunately survived.

The north side of the building still displays a hand-laid coloured mosaic depicting elm trees.
 

Pre 1970s looking south, much of the top half of this picture became a massive roundabout.
   

Above, Frank Forrow, landlord of the Elms.
Our thanks to Sarah, granddaughter for
the use of these pictures. 1955/6
   
2011
   
   
   
   
 Time Line A little bit extra

1950s - Frank and Enid Forrow
1960s - Charles Woodford
2005 - Glen Wheatly

Undated - Tom and Jan Massey
Undated - Eddie and Joan O'Connell

From the Worthing Journal: 1990: Scottish darts ace Jocky Wilson took on 14 regulars at the Elms pub, Broadwater Street East, and beat them all!