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On 15th August this year (2020) we will mark 75 years since VJ Day, the day when Japan surrendered, effectively signalling the end of WWII. Covid-19 will prevent some of […]

Arthur Machen wasa a briefly notorious author of the 1890s’ ‘Decadent’ movement in literature – but that was all long before he came to live in Amersham in 1929. In […]

In this new article by Alison Bailey, she looks at the life of Lady Amy Scott of Red Leys, Chestnut Lane, Chesham Bois, the house took a direct hit from […]

Aileen Kilburn of Chesham Bois was killed when she was just 19 when the Wrens Hostel in Great Yarmouth was bombed in March 1943 Read the full article by clicking […]

Sergeant Keith Russell Baker, the story of a ‘Tail-End Charlie’ who died in Holland 76 years ago by Alison Bailey, Sue Cottrell and Wessel Scheer. Click on this link to […]

Due to the current crisis we are not able to celebrate 75 years since VE Day in the way we had planned. However, some of our amazing volunteers have made […]

The Trustees of Amersham Museum are pleased to announce that in accordance with Gambling Commission rules, we have introduced a Small Society Lottery to be known as the “Amersham Museum […]

Identical Twins born at Shardeloes in 1942, both enjoyed successful careers as professional cricketers. Find out more on our Shardeloes Babies Page.

In this article for the Bucks Free Press, Alison Bailey looks back at the tragic events of July 1944, when Christina, the 18 month old daughter of Lt Col Arthur […]

Stanley Comben lived with his family in The Dial House, he was a member of the well-known  builders, Comben and Wakeling.

In this new article by Alison Bailey, Samantha Free, and Martin Pounce you can find out about a former famous Amersham resident, William Monk, He was one of England’s most […]

Read about Cecil Cave-Browne-Cave and his local home, Chesham Bois Place in theses new articles on the website by Peter Healy.