Looking back – Horsham on the Home Front (Home Guard)

After VE Day the local paper (West Sussex County Times) quickly pulled together a series of articles looking at the work locally of various wartime organisations that were essential during the conflict. Using the information provided we are publishing a number of posts looking at how Horsham fared on the Home Front. This time weContinue reading "Looking back – Horsham on the Home Front (Home Guard)"

Horsham’s Day of Dance

https://youtu.be/8GD1mp447CQ Yesterday (May 10) was the 33rd Broadwood Day of Dance in Horsham. The Broadwood Morris Men (formed in 1972 and based in Horsham) invite a number of established dance groups (sides) to perform in the town centre. The day starts with a parade through the town followed by the sides performing at various venues,Continue reading "Horsham’s Day of Dance"

Looking back – Horsham on the Home Front (A.R.P.)

After VE Day the local paper (West Sussex County Times) quickly pulled together a series of articles looking at the work locally of various wartime organisations that were essential during the conflict. Using the information provided we will be publishing a number of posts looking at how Horsham fared on the Home Front, starting withContinue reading "Looking back – Horsham on the Home Front (A.R.P.)"

Looking back – VE Day in Horsham

Eighty years ago on this day the Horsham district , along with every other part of the UK, celebrated Victory in Europe, or VE Day! After six years of war, the relief was enormous. However, on the Monday, May 7, Horsham was full of rumours as people waited for what seemed the inevitable announcement. Once itContinue reading "Looking back – VE Day in Horsham"

National Gardening Week – Horsham Museum

https://youtu.be/-ye1-NnDbDg It's National Gardening Week and the focus is on encouraging new gardeners. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery's own garden is a great place to get ideas and see just what can be achieved with forward planning and enthusiasm! The gardeners ensure that there is plenty to see for most of the year and springtimeContinue reading "National Gardening Week – Horsham Museum"