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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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Displaying Memories 41 - 50 of 60 in total

The Buildings Have Gone
The building to the right hand side has gone but the long wall remains. The church spire in the distance is all that remains of St Marks Church near to the Carfax. The rest of the church was demolished to make way for the new Royal & Sun Alliance offices that form a bridge over the inner ring road. This development took place between 1975 and 1991.
Horsham, North Street 1923
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Added 23 October 2006

A View Down The Avenue
Some 99 years later and little has changed. The lodge house which is behind the photographer to the right is currently up for sale (Oct 2006). The property at the end of the drive, Denne House, has been divided into apartments which fetch in excess of £300,000 when they come onto the market. Catherine Howard stayed at Denne House in her late teens in 1536.
Horsham, Denne Park, the Avenue 1907
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Added 23 October 2006

Looking Towards St Mary's Church
This scene has changed little in the intervening years - apart from the double yellow lines on the road. I think the man has gone too! You can compare this with today's view at http://www.hiddenhorsham.co.uk/hh/frith3.htm some 99 years later.
Horsham, Lower Causeway 1907
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Added 23 October 2006

Not Changed Over The Years!
You can compare this image to an up to date photo at http://www.hiddenhorsham.co.uk/hh/frith3.htm
Horsham, Lower Causeway 1907
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Added 21 October 2006

The Home Of Horsham Museum
The second building on the left is now the home of Horsham Museum. The bay window has been removed from the nearest building. The view is from the top of the Causeway looking towards St Mary's Church.
Horsham, Causeway House, the Causeway 1907
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Added 21 October 2006

The Fountain Has Moved
The drinking fountain to the right-hand side was erected in 1898 to mark the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria. It became a traffic hazard and was placed into storage for many years before being re-erected then moved again. See the full story and a 2006 photograph of the fountain at http://www.hiddenhorsham.co.uk/36/36.htm
Horsham, the Carfax 1907
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Added 21 October 2006

Nat West Bank
It was built in 1897 and was designed in the Queen Anne style by the architect Frederick Wheeler FRIBA who had offices in Horsham. It is now the home of the NatWest bank. The bandstand has been moved slightly to the right. An engraving above the main door, now a cashpoint area, reads: Erected 1897 the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria. You can see an up to date version of this photo together with more history at http://www.hiddenhorsham.co.uk/7/7.htm
Horsham, Carfax and Bank 1899
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Added 21 October 2006

View On West Street
The second shop on the left was Jury Cramp's jewellers, now occupied by H Samuel. Mr Cramp was a well-known figure around Horsham and operated an alcohol-free hotel in Market Square. The giant spectacles just visible in the photo now reside in the nearby Horsham Museum. See current photos of the shop front on http://www.hiddenhorsham.co.uk/34/34.htm
Horsham, West Street 1898
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Added 21 October 2006

The Causeway Looking Towards St Mary's Church
This is before the road was made up. The main property to the right was three dwellings and is now one, known as Minstrells. A lamp post remains in the same position but the property is now tile hung.
Horsham, the Causeway 1898
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Added 21 October 2006

Is This The Causeway

It does not look like the Causeway to me. At the time of the photos, 1898, this road was fully populated with the exception of the Vicarage Garden. The photo shows open field so is perhaps one of the lanes leading up to Denne Park, beyond the Causeway or Denne Road.
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Added 21 October 2006