On this day (August 28) back in 1912 Horsham suffered probably its worst fire when the tannery block of building, near Brighton Road, were decimated in an overnight fire. The damage was estimated at nearly £20,000 back then, equating to around £2m today! Only a cottage and a barn, plus a tall chimney (as seenContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham fire destroys buildings”
Monthly Archives: August 2024
How Babar the Elephant charmed the world
By Rick Domas Children’s events play an important part of the Horsham Museum’s overall programming. Thanks to Curator Nikki Caxton and her hard-working staff, it’s one of the several strengths of the museum. Many a parent and grandparent have spent at least part of a school holiday at the museum partaking in some craftwork orContinueContinue reading “How Babar the Elephant charmed the world”
Alfred Shrubb coincidence?
One of our latest adoptions (under the Adopt an Artefact scheme) reminded me how things seemingly miles apart are still connected. The adoption of Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes was made by a family recently moved into the District, for their son and his family who live in Canada. Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes Not just anywhereContinueContinue reading “Alfred Shrubb coincidence?”
Enjoy Horsham Museum garden over the Bank Holiday!
https://youtu.be/4HcJCg04TY4 Autumn is around the corner and Horsham Museum’s amazing garden is already showing signs of changing season. The garden volunteers have been busy making sure that there is plenty of colour right through the year! The garden is an ideal spot to sit and enjoy some peace and quiet, surrounded by beautiful flowers andContinueContinue reading “Enjoy Horsham Museum garden over the Bank Holiday!”
Latin feel to latest Horsham Museum Friday Late
https://youtu.be/uOswNdxeRHI There was a distinctly Latin feel to the latest Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Friday Late on August 16. Music this time was supplied by Surrey-based band Choro Bandido. They originally came together through friendship and their love of Brazilian samba music. They play ‘Choro’ style music which is essentially Brazilian ragtime, but theirContinueContinue reading “Latin feel to latest Horsham Museum Friday Late”
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