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On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944

On this day (October 17) in 1944 a new coat of arms was officially granted to Horsham Urban District Council (as it was then). However, it wasn’t a quick or simple task. In fact, a great many people in the Horsham area (and beyond) were able to have a say and the historian, politician andContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944”

Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum

Collyers’ students have done it again! Their Pop-Up shop, which started last year at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, proved a bumper success and this latest one is no exception! https://youtu.be/0E3kNHkQ_Sw For the past two years the Museum has offered young designers at the Horsham-based college the chance to create graphic products that form theContinueContinue reading “Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum”

Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots

Want something a bit different to give as a present, perhaps for Christmas? Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting one of a dozen objects? The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of our collection and the purchase ofContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots”

On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened

On October 7 1936 Horsham welcomed its latest cinema – the Odeon! https://youtu.be/-Un9KLUq5kA The Odeon was the 26th in a franchise run by Oscar Deutsch (hence the name – Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation). The Odeon cinema in North Street, Horsham. Horsham’s Odeon opened with a showing of Little Lord Fauntleroy, along with music fromContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened”

Adopt an Object – the marvellous Magic Lantern

Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting one of a dozen objects? It’s a great idea for Christmas or a birthday. The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of our collection and the purchase of important objects. Over theContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – the marvellous Magic Lantern”