£10 per person including a glass of wine or soft drink Holloway Lane, Chesham Bois in 1937 Why does Amersham have so many Stanleys? Westanley Avenue, Stanley Hill Avenue and Stanley Hill for example. How did Copperkins Lane get its name, or High & Over? Place names give us clues to our history, particularly local […]
Free (supported by Heritage Crafts) Amersham Museum Maximum 8 attendees Straw plaiting was once a common industry in Amersham and the surrounding area, but is now a critically endangered heritage craft. Join expert straw plaiter Veronica Main MBE to learn and develop your own straw plaiting skills in a day’s beginners’ workshop, based at Amersham […]
Aged 18-25? Looking for a way to get together and make a difference? Bring it Back is your chance to break free from the ordinary and reconnect with nature and history - right here in Amersham. This short, high-energy, burst of action project is all about exploring hidden wildlife, investigating the past, rediscovering a town […]
Join a guided Tudor Walk to learn about life – and death – in 16th century Amersham Food and drink Markets and fairs Buildings and burgage plots Clothing and work […]
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to give it a go yourself, ask questions, and learn about the history of bobbin lacemaking in Amersham. Adults and children welcome, normal museum entrance fee […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the […]
Join us for our inaugural Inns, Breweries and Maltings walk! Based on new research, this one mile walk around Old Amersham explores the history of its pubs, breweries and maltings. […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the […]
A Hidden History from WW1 To WW2 In the week of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we are delighted to welcome Dr Helen Fry to give a talk. The ticket price includes a glass of wine or soft drink. In twentieth century, women took on an extraordinary range of roles in intelligence, defying the […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the […]
Join us at our monthly reminiscence group where we share our stories and memories from the past. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a long time Amersham resident, new to the area, or simply interested in meeting new people. We often look at objects from the museum’s collections to get us chatting, talk about a […]
Join us at our monthly session for a sing-a-long to much loved songs from the 20th century. Everyone is welcome, and no musical experience is necessary. We sing for fun and as a sociable way to get together. The FREE sessions are once a month on a Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am. Just drop in, […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the […]
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made there will be a chance to give it a go yourself, ask questions, and learn about the history of bobbin lacemaking in Amersham. Adults and children welcome, normal museum entrance fee […]
A fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the […]
