Edward Bainbridge Copnall, a renowned Horsham artist, died in 1973. He was notable for his paintings, sculptures, and a distinguished artistic heritage.
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When a Hollywood actress popped into Horsham
Seventy years ago, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller briefly visited Horsham, creating excitement during their ten-minute stop at a local antiques shop.
When ODEON came to Horsham
Ninety years ago on October 7, 1936, the ODEON cinema opened in Horsham with a ceremony featuring local dignitaries and a film screening, later becoming a bingo hall before closure in 1981.
Celebrating birth and passing of a Horsham legend
This week marks both the birth, in 1819, and death, in 1888, of one of Horsham’s most celebrated residents – Thomas Honywood. Some of his achievements in his lifetime include: He set up the town’s volunteer fire brigade which served Horsham until 1911. He was an early photographer, producing an album of prints dating fromContinueContinue reading “Celebrating birth and passing of a Horsham legend”
October bulletin
The Museum is closed for roof repairs until January 5. This bulletin provides updates on events and news for the Museum and Friends.
