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”
Category Archives: Looking back
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”
Adopt an Object – the marvellous Magic Lantern
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”
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”
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