The horrors of the First World War have been well documented, but what was it like on the home front and, in particular, the Horsham district? The latest addition to Horsham’s History online goes into great detail. As part of the Friends’ commitment to add all of Jeremy Knight’s volumes of history to this websiteContinueContinue reading “Latest Horsham History volume added online”
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Explore gardening history at Horsham Museum
The sun is shining (sometimes!) and it’s starting to get warmer – that means one thing! For those people who have a lawn it’s time to get the mower out. While most of us simply plug our lawnmower into the mains and let the machine do all the hard work, it wasn’t that long agoContinueContinue reading “Explore gardening history at Horsham Museum”
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”
Summer of fun lined up for Horsham Museum
Museum garden A Pop-Up shop, a garden party and the return of the Friday Lates – yes, Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has a busy spring and summer ahead! It all begins over the early May Bank Holiday during the district council’s ‘aMAYzing’ weekend. On the Sunday (May 5) the Museum will be hosting aContinueContinue reading “Summer of fun lined up for Horsham Museum”
Horsham Museum garden’s colourful canvas
https://youtu.be/ali0pzYAQuU?feature=shared The Museum’s gallant band of volunteer gardeners (many of whom are Museum Friends) have been busy creating a colourful and tranquil spot once again in the heart of Horsham. The splashes of colour at this time of year are always popular with visitors who take time out to sit and relax in the sunshineContinueContinue reading “Horsham Museum garden’s colourful canvas”
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