Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our new monthly small group sessions. March’s object is Polly England’s nurse’s uniform from her early medical experiences in the second Boer War. She moved to Amersham soon afterwards with her doctor husband Humphrey and worked as his practice nurse, before running his surgery during […]
An opportunity to learn the heritage skills of straw plaiting at Amersham Museum on Saturday 1st April 2023. Experience the working lives of the straw plaiters living in the Chilterns during the 1800s. Structure: Straw Plaiting The workshop will be led by Veronica Main MBE who is one of the last traditional straw plaiters. There […]
This basic course will introduce the skills required to successfully stitch plait into a hat, bag, or basket. You will be provided with ready-made straw plait, thread, and needle to start the sewing process. Structure: Sewing Straw Plait The workshop will be led by Veronica Main MBE who is one of the last traditional straw […]
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 past. Early history of Amersham Local patronage and its influence Parish church and its rectors Brewery and the maltings Town Mill and the Charter Fair […]
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 […]
Wednesday 5th April, 1:30-4:00pm, £5 per child, drop-in Explore the garden for inspiration, plant some seeds and create your own Egg Box Garden to take home and grow.
Free. Maximum 15 people. Must be pre-booked. Are you interested in learning essential, lifesaving first aid skills to help in an emergency? If so, our first aid workshop might be for you. This interactive workshop, run by an experienced British Red Cross educator, will build your confidence to help someone in a first aid emergency, […]
Free. Maximum 15 people. Must be pre-booked. Are you interested in learning essential, lifesaving first aid skills to help in an emergency? If so, our first aid workshop, run by an experienced British Red Cross educator, might be for you. We will help you to build the confidence and willingness to help someone in an emergency, using […]
Free. Maximum 15 people. Must be pre-booked. Are you interested in learning essential, lifesaving first aid skills to help in an emergency? If so, our first aid workshop, run by an experienced British Red Cross educator, might be for you. We will help you to build the confidence and willingness to help someone in an emergency, using […]
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 past. The workhouses of Amersham Coaching inns and 18th and 19th century travel Social housing Cottage industries Post War development: – Brazils factory […]
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, […]
Wednesday 12th April, 1:30-4:00pm, £5 per child, drop-in Explore the garden for inspiration, plant some seeds and create your own Egg Box Garden to take home and grow.
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 past. Early history of Amersham Local patronage and its influence Parish church and its rectors Brewery and the maltings Town Mill and the Charter Fair […]
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 past. The workhouses of Amersham Coaching inns and 18th and 19th century travel Social housing Cottage industries Post War development: – Brazils factory […]
Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Wednesday 26 April, 1pm. Up Close and Personal session. Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our new monthly small group sessions. April’s objects are all linked to making and taking medicines, from making pills to taking castor oil. Join medical historian and […]
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