Author Archives: Horsham Museum Friend

Horsham half-term children’s fun returns

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”

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”

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”