One of our latest adoptions (under the Adopt an Artefact scheme) reminded me how things seemingly miles apart are still connected. The adoption of Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes was made by a family recently moved into the District, for their son and his family who live in Canada. Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes Not just anywhereContinueContinue reading “Alfred Shrubb coincidence?”
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Enjoy Horsham Museum garden over the Bank Holiday!
https://youtu.be/4HcJCg04TY4 Autumn is around the corner and Horsham Museum’s amazing garden is already showing signs of changing season. The garden volunteers have been busy making sure that there is plenty of colour right through the year! The garden is an ideal spot to sit and enjoy some peace and quiet, surrounded by beautiful flowers andContinueContinue reading “Enjoy Horsham Museum garden over the Bank Holiday!”
Latin feel to latest Horsham Museum Friday Late
https://youtu.be/uOswNdxeRHI There was a distinctly Latin feel to the latest Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Friday Late on August 16. Music this time was supplied by Surrey-based band Choro Bandido. They originally came together through friendship and their love of Brazilian samba music. They play ‘Choro’ style music which is essentially Brazilian ragtime, but theirContinueContinue reading “Latin feel to latest Horsham Museum Friday Late”
Museum Society chalks up another birthday
Last Saturday saw the 131st anniversary of the Horsham Museum Society – now the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery! The Museum was founded back then by the Free Christian Church (now the Unitarian Church), collecting items of educational and general interest which were stored in the church and brought out on various occasions.ContinueContinue reading “Museum Society chalks up another birthday”
Touch of Caribbean for Horsham Museum Friday Late
https://youtu.be/eDY0Uyq6LtI The latest Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Friday Late proved very successful on July 19, with a bumper crowd enjoying the evening’s hot summer sun. Entertaining the Museum’s visitors were Brighton-based band Steel Tribe who have gained quite a reputation for their skill, wide repertoire and enthusiastic playing. Steel Tribe The next Friday LateContinueContinue reading “Touch of Caribbean for Horsham Museum Friday Late”