Horsham Museum Curator helps reveal history behind the Sussex Carol

Have you ever heard of the Sussex Carol? Did you know it began its journey to becoming a famous festive song in a farmhouse in Monks Gate, near Horsham? BBC Radio Sussex recently broadcast its investigation into the history behind the carol. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s Curator Nikki Caxton (pictured being interviewed) is featuredContinueContinue reading “Horsham Museum Curator helps reveal history behind the Sussex Carol”

Slideshow – Christmas presents from the past!

Christmas may have changed for many over the decades, but one thing remains the same – every child will be looking forward to a present! https://youtu.be/rW_7ZFv_0j4 Presents in 2025 may look very different to those in our past, but the excitement will be just as intense. In Horsham Museum archives are a variety of oldContinueContinue reading “Slideshow – Christmas presents from the past!”

Adopt an artefact – everyone loves a fire engine!

As we continue looking at our Adopt an Artefact scheme, run by the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, we turn our attention to one of the larger items. In among the dozen artefacts that are available for adopting is an old fire engine – having your name alongside it would be a veryContinueContinue reading “Adopt an artefact – everyone loves a fire engine!”

Horsham man who walked 1,000 miles!

For the month of November Horsham Museum & Art Gallery took part in the Instagram #Museum30 initiative. One of the many interesting posts they came up with was one about a Horsham man who walked 1,000 miles! The Museum holds in its archive the ‘Verrall Medal’ which recognises this amazing achievement. The story was takenContinueContinue reading “Horsham man who walked 1,000 miles!”

Adopt an artefact – Lord and Lady Eversfield

Christmas is creeping up closer every day – so how about something a bit different for a festive present? Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has an interesting idea – why not adopt a museum artefact? There are a dozen to choose from. The money raised helps fund important projects at the museum, such as theContinueContinue reading “Adopt an artefact – Lord and Lady Eversfield”