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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
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 […]
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Reminiscence Group
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 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
Singing Group
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, […]
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WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
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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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
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 […]
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The history of Amersham through place names
The history of Amersham through place names
£10 per person including a glass of wine or soft drink Holloway Lane, Chesham Bois in 1937 Why does Amersham have so many Stanleys? Westanley Avenue, Stanley Hill Avenue and Stanley Hill for example. How did Copperkins Lane get its name, or High & Over? Place names give us clues to our history, particularly local […]
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Bring It Back!
Bring It Back!
Aged 18-25? Looking for a way to get together and make a difference? Bring it Back is your chance to break free from the ordinary and reconnect with nature and history - right here in Amersham. This short, high-energy, burst of action project is all about exploring hidden wildlife, investigating the past, rediscovering a town […]
Guided Tudor Walk
Guided Tudor Walk
Join 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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Lacemakers at the Museum
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 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 […]
WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
WALK – EXPANSION OF OLD AMERSHAM
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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Walk – Inns, Breweries and Maltings of Old Amersham
Walk – Inns, Breweries and Maltings of Old Amersham
Join us for our inaugural Inns, Breweries and Maltings walk! Based on new research, this one mile walk around Old Amersham explores the history of its pubs, breweries and maltings. Led by our knowledgeable guides, find out more about current and past hostelries, learn about the Weller family’s extensive brewing empire, and mark the first […]
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WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
WALK – EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF AMERSHAM OLD TOWN
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 […]
Reminiscence session