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Written by the Museum team, the Blog brings you stories from Horsham District’s past, in-depth studies of curious objects, video tours behind-the-scenes in our galleries, and much more.

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A Perfect Valentine’s Match for LGBTQ+ History Month

A fascinating look at a recent acquisition from 270 years ago telling fascinating tales of failed gay seduction, smuggling, robbery, and a 19-year-old lad courting a rich 70-year-old widow, causing mayhem and gallivanting across England and France in order to escape his work in brick making.

Published: 12 Feb 2021

The First Census

Great Britain conducted its first census 220 years ago this March. This article looks at that momentous event and its results.

Published: 08 Feb 2021

When a Map is Not a Map in the Age of Shakespeare

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has just acquired a very rare copy of the map to be part of its new gallery on Horsham District in the medieval and Tudor periods.

Published: 19 Jan 2021

Unemployment in 1921 - 100 years on

We are currently seeing a rise in unemployment caused by the impact of COVID-19. Interestingly, 100 years ago, the impact of Spanish Flu and the post-war depression had a similar effect.

Published: 13 Jan 2021

Home is Where the Hearth Is

We look at that key feature of a home, the hearth, which has historically been central to homemaking.

Published: 08 Jan 2021

A Stained Present

A dazzling, jewelled-like masterpiece has been acquired by Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum and Art Gallery. The bright radiant colours, as fresh as they day they were painted, adorn a stunning miniature version of the original design for stained-glass windows at St Peter’s, Cowfold.

Published: 18 Dec 2020