On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944

On this day (October 17) in 1944 a new coat of arms was officially granted to Horsham Urban District Council (as it was then). However, it wasn’t a quick or simple task. In fact, a great many people in the Horsham area (and beyond) were able to have a say and the historian, politician andContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944”

Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum

Collyers’ students have done it again! Their Pop-Up shop, which started last year at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, proved a bumper success and this latest one is no exception! https://youtu.be/0E3kNHkQ_Sw For the past two years the Museum has offered young designers at the Horsham-based college the chance to create graphic products that form theContinueContinue reading “Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum”

Fascinating look at Horsham Museum watercolours

Rick Domas, Director of Kate Gallery in Horsham, gave a presentation entitled ‘Watercolours in the Horsham Museum Collection‘ on Wednesday, July 30, to the Friends of the Horsham Museum and others. Rick Domas Interesting, thoughtful questions followed. The Horsham Museum and Art Gallery has a very fine collection of watercolours for a regional museum ofContinueContinue reading “Fascinating look at Horsham Museum watercolours”

Jazzy time at Horsham Museum Late

Jazz duo Sloth in the City performed yesterday (July 18) at what was Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s first Friday Late. https://youtu.be/PaVpveUMA_g Last month’s event sadly was cancelled due to unexpected circumstances, but there was a big crowd for this couple from Brighton. Sloth in the City The cool jazz from acoustic guitar and sopranoContinueContinue reading “Jazzy time at Horsham Museum Late”

Another ‘treat’ in Horsham Museum’s watercolour collection

Museum Friend Rick Domas, who is preparing for a forthcoming talk, looks at two more interesting paintings. In addition to finding my residence depicted in the museum’s watercolour collection, I recently came across two original botanical paintings prepared c1791–1800 for (William) Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, by either Sydenham Edwards or James Sowerby, two of the principalContinueContinue reading “Another ‘treat’ in Horsham Museum’s watercolour collection”