Wednesday 31 May, 1-4pm, £5 per child, drop-in Design and make binoculars to explore the garden. Create a piece of art using flowers and leaves from the garden as natural paintbrushes
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 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 […]
Sour Cherry Soup is a one-woman show that tells the story of the changing landscapes and populations of the Chilterns through its cherry-growing tradition. It shows us how the history of cherries is also the history of southern England, reflecting the richness of the landscape, past, present and future. Written by playwright Sara Clifford for 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 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 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, […]
Image credit: RHS Lindley Library Free with museum entrance. Join Claire de Carle, Chair of Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust, and expert on the amazing life and work of Maud Grieve (1858-1941). Claire will be happy to take your questions while you look at our temporary garden display about this local plantswoman and author.
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 […]
King’s Church, Raans Road, Amersham HP6 6LX Monday 19 June 7:30pm to 9pm. Join local historian Alison Bailey for a free illustrated talk that explores the diverse communities that have called Amersham home. From ‘aliens’ required to pay tax in the 15th century, to recent refugees from war-torn countries, Amersham and the surrounding area has […]
Wednesday 21 June, 1pm. Get up close to objects from the Museum’s collection in our new monthly small group sessions. June’s objects are all toys, made and played with in Amersham and the surrounding area. Join Collections Manager, Emma Treleaven to explore dolls, teddies, board games and cars. £2, plus normal admission, see below to […]
St Michael’s Church Square, 70 Sycamore Road, Amersham HP6 5DR Saturday 24 June, 10am to 2pm. As part of National Refugee Week, join us to celebrate the diverse communities that have called Amersham home, past and present. From ‘aliens’ required to pay tax in the 15th century, to recent refugees from war-torn countries, Amersham and […]
This walk tells you about life – and death – in Amersham in Tudor times; food and drink, work and housing, fairs and markets, sickness and cures, clothing, and ghosts and religious beliefs. Costumed guides will tell you about the Lollard martyrs as you visit some of the places relevant to their story. Note 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 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 […]
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Buckinghamshire
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