Reminiscence Group
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 […]
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Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham
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Talk: The unsolved murder of Dr Helen Davidson
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamMonday 9 November, 7pm – 8.30pm Amersham Museum £13 including glass of wine or soft drink. On 9 November 1966, local GP Dr Helen Davidson was murdered in Hodgemoor Woods. On the exact date of the 60th anniversary of the unsolved crime, this talk looks at Helen Davidson's life before the tragic murder, the murder […]
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Singing Group
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin 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 […]
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Christmas shopping weekend
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin us to get in the festive mood and tick some items off your Christmas shopping list! With locally-made and locally-inspired gifts, cards and stocking fillers, there’s plenty to browse […]
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Christmas shopping weekend
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin us to get in the festive mood and tick some items off your Christmas shopping list! With locally-made and locally-inspired gifts, cards and stocking fillers, there’s plenty to browse and buy. Plus we’ll be serving home-made cakes and hot drinks to fuel your shopping efforts.
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Christmas shopping weekend
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin us to get in the festive mood and tick some items off your Christmas shopping list! With locally-made and locally-inspired gifts, cards and stocking fillers, there’s plenty to browse and buy. Plus we’ll be serving home-made cakes and hot drinks to fuel your shopping efforts.
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Join us to celebrate St Catherine’s Day with our Lacemakers
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin us on Wednesday 25th November to see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action as our lacemakers mark St Catherine’s Day. Known as Cattern’s Day, lacemakers traditionally celebrated their patron saint’s feast day with a special cake, hot pot, and rituals to start the use of their candle block and globes to light […]
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Toddler Takeover Day
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamToddler takeover day. Children take over key roles at the museum for one day
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Lacemakers at the Museum
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamCome 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 […]
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Talk: Sainsbury’s – a Family, a Grocer and a Social History since 1869
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamPrice including glass of wine or soft drink. In 1869, John and Mary Sainsbury opened their first shop in Drury Lane, which was then one of London’s poorest areas, selling butter, milk and eggs. At a time of dubious safety practices, their objective was “to sell the best butter in the world” with an insistence […]
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Museum Makers
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamSuitable for ages 7 - 11 Get creative together with local award winning illustrator Elly Bazigos at Amersham Museum! Inspired by the rich histories and fascinating collections of Amersham Museum, these hands-on sessions invite families to explore the past through art. Discover stories hidden in objects, photographs, and archives — then bring them to life […]
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Reminiscence Group
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin 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 […]
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Singing Group
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin 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, […]
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Talk: Amersham in the 1960s and 1970s
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham£13 including wine or soft drink The 1960s & 1970s saw dramatic changes in British society and these were reflected here in Amersham. The growth in housing, changes in shopping & retail habits and in transport all combined to make Amersham a vibrant community nestling in the Chilterns at the end of the Met Line. Pete Healy gives a flavour […]
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Kitchen Remedies: History & Tasting Evening
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham£14 per person including glass of wine or soft drink Step into the fascinating world of traditional kitchen remedies with local medical herbalist Kristine De Block for an evening of discovery, tasting, and storytelling. We’ll explore the healing wisdom found in everyday herbs and spices - from honey and thyme to vinegar and cinnamon - […]
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