Like most towns and cities across the UK, Horsham once had its own town crier. Back before newspapers were able to provide information to the masses, the church sermon was the only place where you might pick up on what’s happening where you lived and further afield. so, in Medieval times, the crier became anContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s last town crier – a UK champion!”
Category Archives: Local History
Museum hosts Shelley Memorial Project vote
The project to have a fitting memorial statue in Horsham for poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who had strong links with the town, has gathered apace. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is currently acting as host to the four statue models and is inviting the public to vote for their favourite and leave any comments. TheContinueContinue reading “Museum hosts Shelley Memorial Project vote”
Horsham’s History – latest volume added
We’ve added volume two of Horsham History to our website
Horsham women’s wartime help
Horsham War Hospital Supply Depot plaque in the Causeway Have you ever noticed a slightly weathered plaque on the wall of the dental surgery next to the Museum? Many will have walked down the Causeway without seeing it, let alone reading the words. In fact, it recognises the amazing work of dozens of Horsham womenContinueContinue reading “Horsham women’s wartime help”
Discover Horsham’s pioneering journalist
Robert Blatchford Ever heard of Robert Blatchford? No? Well you are not alone!. It seems this radical journalist, who made his mark on society up to his death in 1943, has been forgotten by the town that he made his home. The only acknowledgement of his achievements is the road named after him. However, DrContinueContinue reading “Discover Horsham’s pioneering journalist”
Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 