https://youtu.be/Z7dMf2I-nzg?feature=shared Forty years ago today (March 30) Horsham Museum’s barn was officially opened by the then Curator Evan Perry. Many visitors to the Museum may be forgiven for thinking this impressive building has always been a part of Causeway House. The Museum Barn But no, it was formerly situated on the Hills Place Estate, aContinueContinue reading “Museum’s largest artefact celebrates birthday”
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Renowned Horsham artist who had his own museum
John Guille Millais’ sculpture in the Museum garden On this day (March 24) back in 1865 the distinguished artist and collector John Guille Millais was born in Scotland. Sixty-six years later, on his birthday, he died at his home, Comptons Brow, on the edge of St Leonards Forest, Horsham. John Guille was the seventh childContinueContinue reading “Renowned Horsham artist who had his own museum”
Spring at Horsham Museum’s garden
It’s the first day of spring and to celebrate we’ve been in the beautiful Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s garden. The Museum garden volunteers have been busy all winter getting the area ready for visitors who enjoy this tranquil spot in the heart of Horsham. Our slideshow gives a glimpse of the many sights onContinueContinue reading “Spring at Horsham Museum’s garden”
Horsham’s last town crier – a UK champion!
Like most towns and cities across the UK, Horsham once had its own town crier. Back before newspapers were able to provide information to the masses, the church sermon was the only place where you might pick up on what’s happening where you lived and further afield. so, in Medieval times, the crier became anContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s last town crier – a UK champion!”
Museum hosts Shelley Memorial Project vote
The project to have a fitting memorial statue in Horsham for poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who had strong links with the town, has gathered apace. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is currently acting as host to the four statue models and is inviting the public to vote for their favourite and leave any comments. TheContinueContinue reading “Museum hosts Shelley Memorial Project vote”
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