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Massive Horsham fire recalled

In 1909, a fire destroyed two major shops in Horsham, causing significant damage and community support during recovery.

Posted byHorsham Museum FriendMay 4, 2026April 25, 2026Posted inHorsham events, Local History, Looking back, On this dayTags:History, HorshamLeave a comment on Massive Horsham fire recalled

Brief reminder of Horsham’s Woolies

Work is underway on a new shop in Horsham's West Street, where the former Woolworths store, beloved for its diverse offerings, once thrived until its closure in 1984.

Posted byHorsham Museum FriendApril 25, 2026April 25, 2026Posted inLocal History, Looking backTags:History, HorshamLeave a comment on Brief reminder of Horsham’s Woolies

History of the Horshamosaurus

The history of Horshamosaurus was presented by George Graham-Payne at the AGM, highlighting its discovery, classification, and the new evidence of its evolutionary past at the Museum.

Posted byHorsham Museum FriendApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026Posted inHorsham Museum, Local History, Looking backTags:Friends, History, Horsham, museum

The Horsham man who died on the Titanic

On April 15, 1912, Titanic sank, claiming 1,500 lives, including young crew member John James Charman, who had dreamed of supporting his family.

Posted byHorsham Museum FriendApril 15, 2026Posted inLocal History, Looking back, On this dayTags:History, Horsham

National Gardening Day – Museum garden in bloom

National Gardening Day celebrates gardening's joys; the Horsham Museum garden is vibrant, benefiting both insects and visitors alike.

Posted byHorsham Museum FriendApril 14, 2026April 8, 2026Posted ingarden, Horsham Museum, On this dayTags:garden, Horsham, museum

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