On this day 146 years ago Horsham’s most successful athlete was born in Slinfold. His amateur career lasted from 1899 to 1905 by which time has was virtually unbeatable in any distance up to 15 miles. https://youtu.be/3KJywH4MpbA In November 1904 his amateur career culminated in a race at Glasgow when he broke all the amateurContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s top athlete Alfred Shrubb born”
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Celebrating the Horsham Bonfire Boys
Many people will be taking part in Bonfire Night tonight (or on other nights), watching colourful fireworks light up the night sky at various organised and private events. However, imagine Horsham’s streets full of people watching a large procession of folk dressed in all manner of costumes, accompanied by carts containing flaming cauldrons and fireworksContinueContinue reading “Celebrating the Horsham Bonfire Boys”
Video – 125th Veteran Car Run
One hundred and 25 years ago the first UK Emancipation Run took place. Today (November 2) it was celebrated with the latest running of the annual world-famous RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (as it is now known)! https://youtu.be/3Rhw45SxrgI We took the short trip to Pease Pottage, a few miles down the roadContinueContinue reading “Video – 125th Veteran Car Run”
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”
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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