The Amersham Mural organised by Amersham Town Council is a community project bringing together people from the reminiscence groups of the Amersham Museum and students from Buckinghamshire College (Amersham campus).

In 2021 Amersham Museum celebrated being 30 years old and as part of their celebrations it was decided to collect 30 stories from residents about their memories of Amersham. These stories were collected by a group of Volunteers from the Museum and were made into a book titled 30 Stories from the Amersham Museum.

Jenna Payne (Buckinghamshire College) and Mayor Elizabeth Shepherd at the launch event
Jenna Payne (Buckinghamshire College) and Mayor Elizabeth Shepherd at the launch event

Amersham Town Council were keen to have a mural project for the town and it was suggested that the stories from this book could perhaps become the inspiration for the mural. Amersham Campus were asked if their art students would like to be part of this and help create the mural, which they readily agreed to and so the Amersham Mural was commenced in September 2022, led by Jenna Payne from Buckinghamshire College.

Buckinghamshire College students and staff meeting members of Amersham Museum's reminiscence group to discuss the project
Buckinghamshire College students and staff meeting members of Amersham Museum’s reminiscence group to discuss the project

During the year, staff and students met with some of the people from the reminiscence groups so that they could talk about their stories and answer any questions. They were also able to see a first draft of the mural.
The Post Office were approached to see if they would allow the mural to go on the wall of the Sorting Office in Hill Avenue, who agreed to this and were happy to host such a colourful piece of art which helps celebrate Amersham, both the Old Town and Amersham on the Hill.

Amersham Mayor Elizabeth Shepherd thanking all of the project partners
Amersham Mayor Elizabeth Shepherd thanking all of the project partners

The Amersham Mural was officially unveiled on Wednesday 4 October 2023 by Mayor, Elizabeth Shepherd. This was attended by members of the reminiscence groups of Amersham Museum as well as staff, students and staff of Buckinghamshire College (Amersham Campus), staff from Amersham Town Council and the Post Office.

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Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12noon to 4:30pm

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Old Amersham
Buckinghamshire
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“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.”

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