Who Do You Think You Are at The Horton
We were delighted to take part in filming for the latest series of BBC series Who Do You Think You Are.
Reality TV star Gemma Collins visited The Horton to meet with Historian and Author Kirstie Arnould to find out about her maternal Grandmother, who spent time in two of Epsom’s psychiatric hospitals. The programme sheds light on the personal connections that many people have to Epsom and the hospitals.
Kirstie Arnould was one of the founding trustees of the charity that was set up to renovate Horton Chapel as The Horton Arts Centre, and curator of the permanent exhibition in our Atrium. She has written a book, The Epsom Cluster: Voices from Europe’s Largest Psychiatric Hospital Complex, a copy of which was gifted to Gemma Collins. Copies of Kirstie’s book can be purchased at The Horton.
Interested in researching your family history?
Come along to our talk, Beginning Research On Your Family History on Saturday 26th October, 12 noon. Genealogist Jane Lewis, will will take you step by step through the basics of family history, where to start, what to do and most importantly, how you can get help and advice on what is bound to prove an exciting project. Find Out More
If you are looking for resources around your own family history, you can find out more at Surrey History Centre – https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre
