Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting one of a dozen objects? It’s a great idea for Christmas or a birthday. The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of our collection and the purchase of important objects. Over theContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – the marvellous Magic Lantern”
Category Archives: Local History
200 years of railways in the UK
On this day (September 27) in 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 travelled 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton, carrying hundreds of passengers to great fanfare, writes Museum Friend and volunteer Rick Domas. It set in motion a ‘train’ of events that changed the UK forever. There were several firsts in the commercial/industrialContinueContinue reading “200 years of railways in the UK”
Chance to appreciate Horsham telegraph poles!
Have you taken a step back and appreciated a good telegraph pole? No? Not surprising really. They are probably not the first items of street furniture that you might admire. However, today’s the day to change all that as it’s Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day! A good row of telegraph poles in Crawley Road, Horsham, inContinueContinue reading “Chance to appreciate Horsham telegraph poles!”
Horsham’s Olive Branch pub reverts to Green Dragon!
After more than 25 years of being called the Olive Branch, the pub in the Bishopric, Horsham, has now reverted to its original name – The Green Dragon! https://youtu.be/bmrt8QK21Xs The original building dates way to the 15th Century and was timber framed. It was once an administration centre for the lord of the manor. TheContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s Olive Branch pub reverts to Green Dragon!”
Small is beautiful at Horsham Museum
https://youtu.be/apRUKD7jPs0 Many people visiting a museum are happy to enjoy the larger items on show – suits of armour, costumes, dinosaur bones and the like. However, some of the most beautiful artefacts can be tiny and missed if you’re not careful! Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is no different. Tiny coins, pieces of Roman glass,ContinueContinue reading “Small is beautiful at Horsham Museum”
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