A new article by Judy Thompson and Alison Bailey, January 2023
Doreen Wright was a pioneering sportswoman, founder of Amersham Swimming Club, and local councillor for 17 years, she lived in Amersham for nearly 70 years, won a gold medal in the swimming relay at the 1930 inaugural British Empire Games. In 1933 she captained the England Women’s Ice Hockey Team against France and also designed their kit!
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12noon to 4:30pm
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
01494 723700
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“Enjoyed our visit to this wonderful interactive museum where you are positively encouraged to touch things!”
“Visited Amersham museum yesterday – lovely place, provides many details on the history of the place. Plenty of cute cafes, pubs and shops around also… not difficult to find free parking nearby. ”
“A well-run, informative and interesting small museum on the main street. It’s mostly volunteer-run and they do a great job in keeping it and making you feel welcome…Check out the herb garden too.”
“Enjoyable film and television location guided walk around Amersham hosted by Amersham Museum – here are the Sun Houses on Highover Park and further up the hill is High & Over.”
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