New Year’s Eve 2024 will mark 100 years since the birth of one of Horsham’s most famous residents – Tony Wales. One of Tony Wales’ history books Sadly, an ever dwindling number of people remember this avid local historian who was also a major influence in preserving Sussex folk songs. One of Tony’s earliest jobsContinueContinue reading “Forgotten Horsham favourite”
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Oh yes it is! Our next talk is about panto!
The Friends Committee is delighted to announce that our next talk will be by noted speaker Pete Allen who will reveal the history of pantomime on Wednesday December 6. Pete Allen What is it about Pantomime that attracts us to this strange concoction of fairy tales, dance jokes, songs and cross-dressing? And what is itContinueContinue reading “Oh yes it is! Our next talk is about panto!”
Slideshow – Friends’ trip to Woolbeding Gardens
The Friends trip to Woolbeding Gardens near Midhurst in May 2023.
Coronation posters
Posters recalling previous coronations.
On this Day – Biplane lands in Horsham
On this day – April 21 – in 1914 Horsham residents had a surprise visit! A biplane landed at Chesworth Meadow, near Denne Road, at around 6.30pm. The first aircraft to land in the town. The aviator was William H. Elliott, the son of a well known Horsham tradesman Mr T.H Elliott. William had beenContinueContinue reading “On this Day – Biplane lands in Horsham”
Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 