On this day (August 28) back in 1912 Horsham suffered probably its worst fire when the tannery block of building, near Brighton Road, were decimated in an overnight fire. The damage was estimated at nearly £20,000 back then, equating to around £2m today! Only a cottage and a barn, plus a tall chimney (as seenContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham fire destroys buildings”
Category Archives: Looking back
How Babar the Elephant charmed the world
By Rick Domas Children’s events play an important part of the Horsham Museum’s overall programming. Thanks to Curator Nikki Caxton and her hard-working staff, it’s one of the several strengths of the museum. Many a parent and grandparent have spent at least part of a school holiday at the museum partaking in some craftwork orContinueContinue reading “How Babar the Elephant charmed the world”
Alfred Shrubb coincidence?
One of our latest adoptions (under the Adopt an Artefact scheme) reminded me how things seemingly miles apart are still connected. The adoption of Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes was made by a family recently moved into the District, for their son and his family who live in Canada. Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes Not just anywhereContinueContinue reading “Alfred Shrubb coincidence?”
Horsham sporting hero’s race against a horse!
On this day (August 16) in 1919 Horsham’s famous athlete Alfred Shrubb lined up at the town’s cricket field to race against a trotting horse. Alfred Shrubb and opponent Kitty M pictured outside the Bedford in Horsham. It was originally planned to take place during the Horsham Peace Carnival, celebrating the end of the GreatContinueContinue reading “Horsham sporting hero’s race against a horse!”
Lucy Broadwood – a folk song pioneer
Some of Lucy Broadwood’s work at the Museum On this day in 1858 (August 9) a pioneer of folk song, Lucy Broadwood, was born. Although the family were living in Scotland when she was born, they all moved to Lyne House in Capel, a few miles from Horsham, a few years later. Her father wasContinueContinue reading “Lucy Broadwood – a folk song pioneer”
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