Some of Lucy Broadwood’s work at the Museum On this day in 1858 (August 9) a pioneer of folk song, Lucy Broadwood, was born. Although the family were living in Scotland when she was born, they all moved to Lyne House in Capel, a few miles from Horsham, a few years later. Her father wasContinueContinue reading “Lucy Broadwood – a folk song pioneer”
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Museum Society chalks up another birthday
Last Saturday saw the 131st anniversary of the Horsham Museum Society – now the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery! The Museum was founded back then by the Free Christian Church (now the Unitarian Church), collecting items of educational and general interest which were stored in the church and brought out on various occasions.ContinueContinue reading “Museum Society chalks up another birthday”
