Our next event is on Wednesday November 12 at 2pm in the Lounge at the Cornerstone Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham. Come and meet Chris Hare, a noted Sussex historian and academic who will explain how Hilaire Belloc affected his personal journey through challenging times. Hilaire Belloc and Chris Hare (inset). Belloc spent his boyhoodContinueContinue reading “Friends’ next talk – personal perspective of Hilaire Belloc”
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Adopt an Object – anyone for cricket?
It’s always a problem finding a Christmas present for those people who seem to have all they need. However, we have an interesting suggestion – what about adopting one of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s artefacts? The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of ourContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – anyone for cricket?”
On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944
On this day (October 17) in 1944 a new coat of arms was officially granted to Horsham Urban District Council (as it was then). However, it wasn’t a quick or simple task. In fact, a great many people in the Horsham area (and beyond) were able to have a say and the historian, politician andContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944”
Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots
Want something a bit different to give as a present, perhaps for Christmas? Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting one of a dozen objects? The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of our collection and the purchase ofContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots”
On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened
On October 7 1936 Horsham welcomed its latest cinema – the Odeon! https://youtu.be/-Un9KLUq5kA The Odeon was the 26th in a franchise run by Oscar Deutsch (hence the name – Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation). The Odeon cinema in North Street, Horsham. Horsham’s Odeon opened with a showing of Little Lord Fauntleroy, along with music fromContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened”
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