Lucy Broadwood – a folk song pioneer

Some of Lucy Broadwood's work at the Museum On this day in 1858 (August 9) a pioneer of folk song, Lucy Broadwood, was born. Although the family were living in Scotland when she was born, they all moved to Lyne House in Capel, a few miles from Horsham, a few years later. Her father wasContinue reading "Lucy Broadwood – a folk song pioneer"

Museum Society chalks up another birthday

Last Saturday saw the 131st anniversary of the Horsham Museum Society - now the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery! The Museum was founded back then by the Free Christian Church (now the Unitarian Church), collecting items of educational and general interest which were stored in the church and brought out on various occasions.Continue reading "Museum Society chalks up another birthday"

Horsham’s Olympic gold medal water polo hero

As the 2024 Olympics swing into action in France, it's a good time to look back at Horsham's own local heroes. We've had a few notable successes, such as 400m hurdler Sally Gunnell, from Steyning, who took gold in 1992, and Fiona Bigwood from Horsham's Bourne Hill Dressage who took silver in 2016. Arthur EdwinContinue reading "Horsham’s Olympic gold medal water polo hero"

Amazing Woolbeding Gardens – next Friends event!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KKbEFhXBK0 Photos from the Friends trip to Woolbeding Gardens in May 2023. Following the success of the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery trip to Woolbeding Gardens, near Midhurst, last year a return trip has been organised for this September! The visit in 2023 was in May, so this year's visit will see aContinue reading "Amazing Woolbeding Gardens – next Friends event!"

Touch of Caribbean for Horsham Museum Friday Late

https://youtu.be/eDY0Uyq6LtI The latest Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Friday Late proved very successful on July 19, with a bumper crowd enjoying the evening's hot summer sun. Entertaining the Museum's visitors were Brighton-based band Steel Tribe who have gained quite a reputation for their skill, wide repertoire and enthusiastic playing. Steel Tribe The next Friday LateContinue reading "Touch of Caribbean for Horsham Museum Friday Late"