Nostalgic memories of Horsham's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Horsham Station And Park

The park is on the left and the station is just visible in the middle distance. The overhead lines have gone now but the wall is grade II listed.

Horsham, North Street and Railway Station 1924

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Added 06 February 2007

Same But Different

The tree still remains in place but the fountain and war memorial have been relocated. The memorial is just around to the left, out of sight in this image. The fountain is in the distance beyond that church spire. The spire is all that remains of the original St Mark's Church, the rest demolished to make way for Royal & Sun Alliance.

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Added 13 December 2006

You Can't See This View Any More!

In the foreground of this photo (the road known as Normandy) some almshouse have been built. The church itself has developed a loved or loathed carbuncle on its left hand side - a nice building that does not blend with the church.

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Added 24 November 2006

Little Changed Since 1929

In the year this photo was taken the property was transferred from the Hurst family to the council. The building has had many notable owners since it was built in 1720 and remains a treasured property to this day. Current photos of this scene and the park side can be seen on http://www.hiddenhorsham.co.uk/18/18.htm

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Added 24 November 2006

Sensory Garden In The Foreground Now

In the year this photo was taken the property was transferred from the Hurst family to the council. The building has had many notable owners since it was built in 1720 and remains a treasured property to this day. A sensory garden now stands in the foreground of this view.

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Added 24 November 2006

Today This Is The Horsham District Council Headquarters

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Added 24 November 2006

Still A Cottage Hospital Today

Although the car park has been tarmacced, very little else has changed. Much has been extended and developed around this building. See current photos of this same image on http://www.hiddenhorsham.co.uk/39/39.htm

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Added 24 November 2006

Very Little Has Changed

Although no longer a grammer school this does remain an educational establishment, effectively a sixth form college for Horsham. It goes by the name of The College of Richard Collyer, in honour of the man who left money in his will to set up a school for '60 boys'. Originally set up on the site of the current St Mary's C of E Primary School in Normandy, Horsham.

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Added 24 November 2006

The Scene Today

The old town hall in the centre has changed little although at the time this photo was taken the town hall was in the building to the left known then as the Anchor Hotel, now Bar Vin. The fine building to the right has gone to be replaced by a plainer building housing Rymans. The post box is no longer on the left but has moved to behind where the car is parked on the right hand side. You can see current pictures of ...see more