During the past year or so Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has gained an excellent reputation for its craft activities during school holidays. These themed days now attract dozens of young visitors and their parents or guardians on each occasion. For just £1 per participant children can enjoy creating all manner of objects or takeContinueContinue reading “Horsham half-term children’s fun returns”
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Horsham women’s wartime help
Horsham War Hospital Supply Depot plaque in the Causeway Have you ever noticed a slightly weathered plaque on the wall of the dental surgery next to the Museum? Many will have walked down the Causeway without seeing it, let alone reading the words. In fact, it recognises the amazing work of dozens of Horsham womenContinueContinue reading “Horsham women’s wartime help”
Who wants to be a winner?
We have been part of the Horsham District Council Lottery scheme for just over two years now, and although we have had a few cash winners and multiple winners of extra tickets in the weekly draws we’ve not yet been able to pull off the big win for one of our supporters. In case you’reContinueContinue reading “Who wants to be a winner?”
Discover Horsham’s pioneering journalist
Robert Blatchford Ever heard of Robert Blatchford? No? Well you are not alone!. It seems this radical journalist, who made his mark on society up to his death in 1943, has been forgotten by the town that he made his home. The only acknowledgement of his achievements is the road named after him. However, DrContinueContinue reading “Discover Horsham’s pioneering journalist”
Refreshing Horsham Museum’s adoption scheme
Horsham Museum’s Adopt an Artefact scheme has been running for just over four years now and has raised £1,150 for the museum, despite its introduction just before the Covid pandemic which resulted in the museum being closed for quite a few months. We have seen 15 different artefacts adopted overall, with the mummified cat, cricketContinueContinue reading “Refreshing Horsham Museum’s adoption scheme”
Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 