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 byContinueContinue reading “Looking back – The bitter cold of December 1908 in Horsham”
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On this day 1914 – storm batters Horsham
On this day in 1914 a terrific storm battered Sussex, with towns reporting thousands of pounds of damage. The ‘aviation ground’ at Eastbourne suffered £5,000 worth of damage, with windows blown in and tiles lifted off. Many trees were uprooted across the county and it was no different in Horsham. The report at the timeContinueContinue reading “On this day 1914 – storm batters Horsham”
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”
Looking back – Christmas 80 years ago
As everyone gets ready for the festive period we thought it would be interesting to look back at how the people of Horsham faced Christmas 80 years ago! The Second World War was still fresh in everyone’s mind as they attempted to get back to a ‘normal’ life in 1945. At the start of December theContinueContinue reading “Looking back – Christmas 80 years ago”
On this day – Horsham’s top athlete Alfred Shrubb born
On this day 146 years ago Horsham’s most successful athlete was born in Slinfold. His amateur career lasted from 1899 to 1905 by which time has was virtually unbeatable in any distance up to 15 miles. https://youtu.be/3KJywH4MpbA In November 1904 his amateur career culminated in a race at Glasgow when he broke all the amateurContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s top athlete Alfred Shrubb born”
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