Category Archives: Local History

Refreshing Horsham Museum’s adoption scheme

Horsham Museum’s Adopt an Artefact scheme has been running for just over four years now and has raised £1,150 for the museum, despite its introduction just before the Covid pandemic which resulted in the museum being closed for quite a few months. We have seen 15 different artefacts adopted overall, with the mummified cat, cricketContinueContinue reading “Refreshing Horsham Museum’s adoption scheme”

Horsham’s Temperance leading light

Many people across the UK will be taking part in ‘Dry January’. After the festive period, with office parties and general merry-making it’s a way of taking a break from alcohol. Of course, there’s a very serious side and the whole Dry January concept which is backed by Alcohol Change UK, a group that alsoContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s Temperance leading light”

Forgotten Horsham favourite

New Year’s Eve 2024 will mark 100 years since the birth of one of Horsham’s most famous residents – Tony Wales. One of Tony Wales’ history books Sadly, an ever dwindling number of people remember this avid local historian who was also a major influence in preserving Sussex folk songs. One of Tony’s earliest jobsContinueContinue reading “Forgotten Horsham favourite”

Adopt a Museum Object – special festive offer!

Struggling to find a Christmas gift for a friend or family member? We’ve all been there! A pair of socks, bath salts or even a box of chocolates don’t seem the perfect present. So how about something totally different! Why not adopt a Museum object in their name? For December only you can do thisContinueContinue reading “Adopt a Museum Object – special festive offer!”