Horsham Museum is, of course, an Art Gallery as well! In recent years it has been delighted to give space to some of the best current artists from across Sussex. However, it also has several paintings hanging on walls and in the archives by artists from the past. Some are of local scenes, while othersContinue reading "Horsham art – Edward Bainbridge Copnall"
Mystery over Horsham ‘milestones’
A Horsham Museum mystery involves a milestone and two poetic inscriptions. The origin and purpose of these messages remain unknown.
Do you remember the Big Freeze of 1963?
The severe winter of 1963-64, known as The Big Freeze, caused extensive snow accumulation, transportation issues, and community challenges in Horsham.
Friends’ next talk – history of the Crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace, originally designed for the 1851 Great Exhibition, will be discussed by lecturer Ian Gledhill on February 25, 2026, highlighting its history and tragic destruction in 1936.
Looking back – The bitter cold of December 1908 in Horsham
On this day in 1908 this featured photo of the Causeway in Horsham was taken. It shows children having fun in the snow, but that period saw a dramatic drop in temperatures that caused problems for residents. The preceding weeks had been quite mild, but a bitterly cold spell hit most of the country byContinue reading "Looking back – The bitter cold of December 1908 in Horsham"
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