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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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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Plants and Places; an Amersham amble
Amersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamKaren in museum garden In partnership with Wild Amersham join local botanist Karen van Oostrum for a gentle walk along the Misbourne chalk stream, through St Mary’s churchyard, and down the High Street of Old Amersham. Discover the plants that grow on your doorstep Learn about the chalk streams, geography and history of your local landscape Find […]
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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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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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Reminiscence Group
FeaturedAmersham Library Chiltern Avenue, United KingdomJoin us at Amersham Library to chat about your memories and meet new people. We explore a new theme each time. The sessions are free. The Library is located within the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre which has a large car park (payment required). There is level access and automatic doors from the car park to the […]
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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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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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Talk: The Importance and Legacy of Tyndale’s Translation
St Mary's Church, Old Amersham Church St, Old AMERSHAM, Bucks, United KingdomSt Mary’s Church, Old Amersham £5 suggested donation In partnership with the Tyndale Society and St Mary’s Church, we are marking Tyndale500, the 500th anniversary of the first New Testament in English. 500 years ago in 1526 William Tyndale published the first New Testament in English to ever be printed and the first to be translated […]
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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 […]
Get Tickets Free – £13.00 -
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: From Wyclif through Tyndale and beyond: The Reformation in Amersham
St Mary's Church, Old Amersham Church St, Old AMERSHAM, Bucks, United KingdomSt Mary’s Church, Old Amersham £5 suggested donation In partnership with the Tyndale Society and St Mary’s Church, we are marking Tyndale500, the 500th anniversary of the first New Testament in English. Amersham was very hospitable to Lollardy, the heretical movement which flowed from the ideas of John Wyclif (d.1384). Lollards stressed the importance of the […]
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Workshop for adults: Exploring Rosaceae – the botanical rose family
FeaturedAmersham Museum 49, High Street, Old AmershamIn partnership with Wild Amersham, these 2 workshops for adults offer a relaxed introduction to the concept of a ‘Plant Family’, by exploring the Rose family, Rosaceae. This is not a family exclusively of roses - it is also home to a diverse array of other plants. These include many of our domestic fruits (Cherries, […]
Get Tickets £15.00