Lacemakers at the Museum
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 […]
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Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old Amersham
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Family Whittling
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamSuitable for ages 6+. £3 per child (an adult MUST accompany child). Join us in the garden at Amersham Museum for a family whittling workshop inspired by the Chilterns’ heritage craft of green woodworking and bodging. Using locally grown green wood, children aged 6+ and their adults will learn safe knife skills and simple whittling […]
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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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 […]
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Create! Clay Fantastic Faces
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamDrop-in, no booking required £3 (price is for craft only) Take inspiration from the portrait busts in our exhibition and sculpt your own clay head! Discover how artists use facial features and […]
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Guided Tudor Walk
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin 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 Health and cures Religious beliefs and the Lollard martyrs These walks are led by guides in Tudor costume and start from the museum at 2.30pm […]
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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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 […]
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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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Museum Makers
FeaturedAmersham 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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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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 […]
Free – £13.00 -
Guided Tudor Walk
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamJoin 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 Health and cures Religious beliefs and the Lollard martyrs These walks are led by guides in Tudor costume and start from the museum at 2.30pm […]
Free – £13.00 -
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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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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 […]
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Film and exhibition viewing
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamAmersham Museum £13 including a glass of wine or soft drink Tickets are available on the door, subject to availability. The short film dis-placed by Helen Henderson forms part of our temporary exhibition “The Town Swarmed with Culture.” Join Helen and local historian Alison Bailey to see the exhibition, watch the film on a large screen, and […]
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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamA 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 […]
Free – £13.00