Horsham town centre packed for Christmas celebrations in 2007 - looking back in pictures 15 years later

Organisations, volunteers and businesses always pull out all the stops to ensure our towns and villages continue to thrive, with traders not only capitalising on the most lucrative time of the year, but visitors are treated to a fantastic and enjoyable experience.

Last week we featured a great slate of Christmas events taking place across the district, from Horsham to Billingshurst, Steyning and Storrington.

The exact programme of events change over the years, but what does not change, as Horsham District Council leader Jonathan Chowen said last week is over Christmas the Horsham district ‘is the place to be!’

And 15 years ago in December 2007, these pictures show the year’s Christmas celebration event held in Horsham town centre, with hundreds of visitors braving the winter cold to pack out the Carfax and enjoy an evening’s entertainment with fellow revellers.