Closure of Horsham Museum and Art Gallery – 16 September

The Horsham Museum and Art Gallery will be closed today, Tuesday 16 September, following a break-in that occurred overnight. The incident resulted in damage to the museum which requires repair.

Sussex Police have been notified and are actively investigating the matter. We are currently helping with their enquiries.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate the public’s understanding while we work to restore the site. The Museum will remain closed until further notice, and we will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Box 22: The Way We Were

Reminiscence Loan Box

  1. Home Savings Box (L945)
  2. Opera Glasses (1995.75.1)
  3. Drummer Dye (L4553)
  4. Box of Coins (L5094)
  5. Silk Hat (L4107)
  6. Corset (L4298)
  7. 4711 Cologne (L4463)
  8. Child’s Shoes (L5090.1-.2)
  9. Two Collars (1992.260.7)
  10. Cardinal Polish (1992.357)
  11. Lotto Game (L4403)
  12. Ostermilk Tin (L4792)
  13. Beecham’s Pills (1997.760.2)
  14. Epsom Salts (L5091)
  15. Smelling Salts (L5092)
  16. Camera (L4133.1)
  17. 1953 Coronation Tin (L424)
  18. St. Julien Tobacco Tin (marked Fusesi) (L30)
  19. Wedding Photograph 1929 (L5093)
  20. Record ‘Peter & The Wolf’ (L5088)
  21. ‘The Kitchen’ Poster
  22. Fifty Years of Fashion
  23. Churchill Portrait
  24. Wooden Peg (L4456.2)
  25. Hair Comb & Slides (L4311.1-.3)

TOTAL: 25 Items Value £105

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