In 1909, a fire destroyed two major shops in Horsham, causing significant damage and community support during recovery.
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The Horsham man who died on the Titanic
On April 15, 1912, Titanic sank, claiming 1,500 lives, including young crew member John James Charman, who had dreamed of supporting his family.
National Gardening Day – Museum garden in bloom
National Gardening Day celebrates gardening’s joys; the Horsham Museum garden is vibrant, benefiting both insects and visitors alike.
Who remembers pounds, shillings and pence?
In 1971, the UK transitioned to a decimal currency system, replacing the complex pounds, shillings, and pence. Old coins, like the farthing, were phased out prior to this change.
Looking back – The bitter cold of December 1908 in Horsham
On this day in 1908 this featured photo of the Causeway in Horsham was taken. It shows children having fun in the snow, but that period saw a dramatic drop in temperatures that caused problems for residents. The preceding weeks had been quite mild, but a bitterly cold spell hit most of the country byContinueContinue reading “Looking back – The bitter cold of December 1908 in Horsham”
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