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Horsham’s Temperance leading light

Many people across the UK will be taking part in ‘Dry January’. After the festive period, with office parties and general merry-making it’s a way of taking a break from alcohol. Of course, there’s a very serious side and the whole Dry January concept which is backed by Alcohol Change UK, a group that alsoContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s Temperance leading light”

Forgotten Horsham favourite

New Year’s Eve 2024 will mark 100 years since the birth of one of Horsham’s most famous residents – Tony Wales. One of Tony Wales’ history books Sadly, an ever dwindling number of people remember this avid local historian who was also a major influence in preserving Sussex folk songs. One of Tony’s earliest jobsContinueContinue reading “Forgotten Horsham favourite”

Museum’s Friday Lates success

https://youtu.be/IlN4EIwMzT4 A new venture for 2023 at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery – the Friday Lates – proved a major success! There were Morris Men, a flute choir and a string quartet (courtesy of West Sussex Music) entertaining Museum visitors during the year. On each occasion the Museum was open until 8pm and there wereContinueContinue reading “Museum’s Friday Lates success”

Adopt a Museum Object – special festive offer!

Struggling to find a Christmas gift for a friend or family member? We’ve all been there! A pair of socks, bath salts or even a box of chocolates don’t seem the perfect present. So how about something totally different! Why not adopt a Museum object in their name? For December only you can do thisContinueContinue reading “Adopt a Museum Object – special festive offer!”

Friends’ garden trips for 2024

The impressive greenhouse at Woolbeding The year may be far from over, but the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery have exciting plans in place for 2024! After the success of the trip to the beautiful Woolbeding Grdens in May, we will be returning next year, but in September. The gardens, run by theContinueContinue reading “Friends’ garden trips for 2024”