On May 12 the prolific painter Walter Denny Sadler, who grew up in Horsham, was born in 1854. He exhibited at the Royal Academy for several years and often painted people with comical expressions to illustrate their greed or stupidity. This painting (right) in the Museum is of Horsham solicitor, money-lender, speculator and gambler HenryContinue reading "Horsham painter who highlighted people’s greed"
The Unseen Queen – video
With the Coronation of King Charles III imminent, here's a fascinating short video about the late Queen's memories of her own special day. https://youtu.be/f5ozTPS-ipY
Coronation posters
Posters recalling previous coronations.
Museum garden in Spring
The Museum garden is a major focal point of anyone's visit, especially at this time of year. We have pulled together several photos to create this slideshow. Just click on the arrow to view the next picture.
On this Day – Biplane lands in Horsham
On this day - April 21 - in 1914 Horsham residents had a surprise visit! A biplane landed at Chesworth Meadow, near Denne Road, at around 6.30pm. The first aircraft to land in the town. The aviator was William H. Elliott, the son of a well known Horsham tradesman Mr T.H Elliott. William had beenContinue reading "On this Day – Biplane lands in Horsham"
Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 
You must be logged in to post a comment.