Sergeant Keith Russell Baker, the story of a ‘Tail-End Charlie’ who died in Holland 76 years ago by Alison Bailey, Sue Cottrell and Wessel Scheer. Click on this link to […]
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VE Day Commemoration
Due to the current crisis we are not able to celebrate 75 years since VE Day in the way we had planned. However, some of our amazing volunteers have made […]
Read MoreLaunch of Amersham Museum 200 Club
The Trustees of Amersham Museum are pleased to announce that in accordance with Gambling Commission rules, we have introduced a Small Society Lottery to be known as the “Amersham Museum […]
Read MoreDerek John Somerset Taylor and Michael Norman Somerset Taylor
Identical Twins born at Shardeloes in 1942, both enjoyed successful careers as professional cricketers. Find out more on our Shardeloes Babies Page.
Read MoreTHE DARKEST DAYS OF WORLD WAR II
In this article for the Bucks Free Press, Alison Bailey looks back at the tragic events of July 1944, when Christina, the 18 month old daughter of Lt Col Arthur […]
Read MoreStanley Comben
Stanley Comben lived with his family in The Dial House, he was a member of the well-known builders, Comben and Wakeling.
Read MoreWilliam Monk
In this new article by Alison Bailey, Samantha Free, and Martin Pounce you can find out about a former famous Amersham resident, William Monk, He was one of England’s most […]
Read MoreCecil Cave-Browne-Cave and Chesham Bois Place
Read about Cecil Cave-Browne-Cave and his local home, Chesham Bois Place in theses new articles on the website by Peter Healy.
Read MoreDr Humphrey England
Click this link to read the latest article by Alison Bailey about Dr Humphrey England and his wife, Polly, early health workers in Amersham
Read MoreChesham Bois Common
Click this link to read the latest article by Alison Bailey about Chesham Bois Common
Read MoreCovid-19
Following the guidance from the government and the World Health Organisation and the new advice on 16th March we have decided, with effect from Wednesday 18th March, to close the […]
Read MoreMini Museum 20th March Cancelled
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we have had to cancel the Mini Museum scheduled for the 20th March.
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Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am to 4pm. Also Bank Holiday Mondays.
49 High Street
Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0DP
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“Enjoyed our visit to this wonderful interactive museum where you are positively encouraged to touch things!”
“Visited Amersham museum yesterday – lovely place, provides many details on the history of the place. Plenty of cute cafes, pubs and shops around also… not difficult to find free parking nearby. ”
“A well-run, informative and interesting small museum on the main street. It’s mostly volunteer-run and they do a great job in keeping it and making you feel welcome…Check out the herb garden too.”
“Enjoyable film and television location guided walk around Amersham hosted by Amersham Museum – here are the Sun Houses on Highover Park and further up the hill is High & Over.”
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