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Adopt an artefact – Sausage Sign that was a mystery

In the run-up to Christmas we have been looking in detail at the 12 Horsham Museum & Art Gallery artefacts that the public can adopt. You might want to take advantage of this offer as an unusual festive or even birthday present! The money raised helps fund important projects at the museum, such as theContinueContinue reading “Adopt an artefact – Sausage Sign that was a mystery”

Celebrating the Horsham Bonfire Boys

Many people will be taking part in Bonfire Night tonight (or on other nights), watching colourful fireworks light up the night sky at various organised and private events. However, imagine Horsham’s streets full of people watching a large procession of folk dressed in all manner of costumes, accompanied by carts containing flaming cauldrons and fireworksContinueContinue reading “Celebrating the Horsham Bonfire Boys”

Video – 125th Veteran Car Run

One hundred and 25 years ago the first UK Emancipation Run took place. Today (November 2) it was celebrated with the latest running of the annual world-famous RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (as it is now known)! https://youtu.be/3Rhw45SxrgI We took the short trip to Pease Pottage, a few miles down the roadContinueContinue reading “Video – 125th Veteran Car Run”

Friends’ next talk – personal perspective of Hilaire Belloc

Our next event is on Wednesday November 12 at 2pm in the Lounge at the Cornerstone Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham. Come and meet Chris Hare, a noted Sussex historian and academic who will explain how Hilaire Belloc affected his personal journey through challenging times. Hilaire Belloc and Chris Hare (inset). Belloc spent his boyhoodContinueContinue reading “Friends’ next talk – personal perspective of Hilaire Belloc”

Adopt an Object – anyone for cricket?

It’s always a problem finding a Christmas present for those people who seem to have all they need. However, we have an interesting suggestion – what about adopting one of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s artefacts? The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of ourContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – anyone for cricket?”