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"

Museum hosts Friday Late free music

Last year's Friday Late events proved a major success, so they are returning this summer! From June there will be a Friday Late every month until September when the Museum will be open until 8pm. Live music will be available from 6pm, with refreshments on sale on site. https://youtu.be/8im1QZ1Ozeg Folkus playing last year at theContinue reading "Museum hosts Friday Late free music"

Looking back – Biplane drops in on Horsham

It may have been the third plane to land in Horsham in as many years but when William Henry Elliott landed on a nearby field on this day (April 21) in 1914 it attracted a crowd of more than 1,000! William was the second son (of three) of a well known Horsham shop owner MrContinue reading "Looking back – Biplane drops in on Horsham"