Talk: Potions, plants and physic: 17th century secrets in the museum garden
£10, including wine/soft drink
Take a journey back to the 17th century apothecary’s garden, where the plants were grown to heal. Join pharmacist and medical historian John Minshull as he guides you through Amersham Museum’s garden, using Nicholas Culpeper’s 1653 English translation of the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis as a guide.
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Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon 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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