The annual Festival of Archaeology is currently being held across the UK, run by the Council for British Archaeology. There are various events going on, but if archaeology is your interest then Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has plenty on show to see! Roman glass Colourful Roman glass How about these amazing Roman glass bottlesContinueContinue reading “Roman remains on show at Horsham Museum”
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Don’t step on a bee!
There seems to be a ‘day’ for every conceivable occasion and subject, but today is Don’t Step on a Bee Day and is actually very important! The Horsham Museum garden has become a focal point in the town as an area of tranquillity, and the volunteer gardeners have done a magnificent job creating a wildlifeContinueContinue reading “Don’t step on a bee!”
Horsham’s link to famous painter
Whither by Edward Bainbridge Copnall There are several old paintings on show in Horsham Museum & Art Gallery but ‘Whither’ by Edward Bainbridge Copnall is arguably the most intriguing! It’s an allegorical funeral scene, with the deceased clearly ascending to Heaven. However, Edward Bainbridge Copnall spent several years in Horsham and the scene is supposedlyContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s link to famous painter”
Intriguing talk from former Horsham Museum Curator
An intriguing look into Horsham’s hidden stories is promised at the next talk organised by the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery. Wednesday July 17 is the date for Illuminating the Past – Discovering Horsham’s hidden stories by former Curator Jeremy Knight. Jeremy Knight. Photo: Toby Phillips. The venue is the Wesley Hall atContinueContinue reading “Intriguing talk from former Horsham Museum Curator”
Cycling history at Horsham Museum for #BikeWeek
It’s Bike Week, so we’re looking at some of the amazing examples that are on show at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery! The Blazing Saddles gallery is a fascinating attraction for anyone interested in cycling. Pride of place must go to the Pentacycle, though. It was originally designed and patented by the Horsham architect EdwardContinueContinue reading “Cycling history at Horsham Museum for #BikeWeek”
Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 