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Historic #Horsham is set about the #Carfax, meaning ‘four ways’ or ‘crossroads’. It includes the #TownHall in #MarketSquare, originally a 17th CE market hall, rebuilt in 1812 by the #DukeofNorfolk and again in 1888, & #TheCauseway, one of the finest streets in #Sussex, lined with lime trees and 17th, 18th and 19th century Wealden houses that lead down to the church.
In Source: Market Square
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Famous faces from #Horsham include #QueenCatherineHoward, who grew up at #ChesworthHouse; poet #PercyByssheShelley, who was born in 1792 at #FieldPlace; thriller writer #HammondInnes born 1913; comedian #HarryEnfield born 1961; 1953 World Air Speed Record Holder #NevilleDuke who lived on #TheCauseway & DJ #DavidHamilton who broadcasts his #BoomTime radio show from his farmhouse
In Source: Market Square
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#HorshamMuseumSociety was founded in 1893 & in 1941 moved into #CausewayHouse, one of the oldest houses on #TheCauseway, dating from 1450. On display are objects relating to the #Horsham area, a gallery of local artists & a room dedicated to the poet #PercyByssheShelley. The walled #MuseumGarden was laid out in 1981 with plants evolved from medieval herbs, roses & shrubs.
In Source: Horsham Museum
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