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Hidden Horsham - Then and Now 9

The Francis Frith Collection - Own a piece of British History

In building this site it has been interesting to see how Horsham has developed over the years. The Francis Frith photographs provide the historic comparison to how Horsham looks today

It has not been possible to reproduce all of the photographs but below are the best attempts to date. Clicking on each modern day photograph will open a new window showing the full size image. The link in the text below will take you to the relevant page on Hidden Horsham

Clicking on the old pictures will take you to the Francis Frith web site where you may purchase a copy of any of their photographs

This is the ninth set of then and now comparisons. Click here for the other ones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (9) 10 11 12 13

Horsham,  East Street c1955.  (Neg. h119068)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. East Street c1955. This is from the Market Square end, adjacent to Olde Kings Head looking towards the Horse & Groom

Hidden Horsham Carfax 2006

The main buildings are intact although many of the shops have now gone


Horsham, the Carfax c1955.  (Neg. h119070)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. The Carfax c1955. The view of the bandstand with the shops behind them

Hidden Horsham Carfax 2006

The bandstand is still in place, albeit moved slightly to the right, but the view is obscured by the bus shelter


Horsham, Council Offices c1955.  (Neg. h119073)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. Council Offices c1955.

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Park House is featured on this site but this view has yet to be reproduced


Horsham, the Cross Roads c1955.  (Neg. h119090)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. Horsham, the Cross Roads c1955.

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The Black Horse Hotel has been demolished and new shops and offices replace it. Fat Face now occupies the corner shop. The whole area has been pedestrianised and Shelley's Fountain occupies the centre ground


Horsham, the Bishopric c1955.  (Neg. h119091)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. Horsham, the Bishopric c1955. This is the view over the Bishopric looking from Shelley's Fountain towards the inner ring road

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The area has been pedestrianised and a water feature added. The Green Dragon still exists on the right hand side


Horsham, the Carfax c1960.  (Neg. h119102)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. Horsham, the Carfax c1960. The Crown Hotel is on the right and the pedestrianised Carfax is straight ahead

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The road still exists around the Crown Hotel to the right


Horsham, Middle Street c1960.  (Neg. h119110)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. Horsham, Middle Street c1960.

Hidden Horsham Middle Street 2006

The shortest street in Horsham is still recognisable 50 years on


Horsham, the Carfax c1960.  (Neg. h119111)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. Horsham, the Carfax c1960

Hidden Horsham Carfax 2006

Stirling Buildings still remain but the properties to the right were demolished at the expense of Swan Walk


Horsham, Market Square c1955.  (Neg. h119112)  © Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com

Reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. Horsham, the Carfax c1960.

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Even the tree is still in place in this view

Click here for the other ones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (9) 10 11 12 13


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