Please find below information about forthcoming events in Amersham. At present the Society’s lectures are organised by Zoom. We hope to return to the Kings Chapel once the pandemic is under control and it is safe to do so.
In the May Newsletter we gave details of a possible outing to The Gurkha Museum in Winchester. At that time we were not sure if it would be possible to arrange an outing but asked members to let us know whether they would in principle be interested in joining. 15 responded in the affirmative. We have decided that it would now be possible for us to go ahead with the trip.
Further details have been circulated to members by email.
Join a guided walk to learn more about life and death in Tudor Amersham. Guides in 16th century costumes will tell you about the the markets and fairs, the housing and work, language and health.
The walk stops at about 8 places, some directly relevant to events of the time. It lasts about 2¼ hours (short-cut possible) and includes a climb up through the fields (taken slowly).
Amersham Town Council presents a new season of Music in the Gardens Summer Band Concerts.
This year performers include Amersham Band, Bisham Concert Band, Chalfont Wind Band, Dixieland Swing Kings, Love That Jazz, Lou’s Sextet and Miles Nottage.
The concert is free and starts at 2.30pm.
Manchester-born author Denise Beddows has lived most of her life in Buckinghamshire. Retired from government service, and with a background in research, investigation and intelligence analysis, she writes (as DJ Kelly) biographical fiction and local history, and (as Denise Beddows) true crime and spy thrillers. She is a member of the Society of Authors and the Society of Women Writers & Journalists.
In this talk Denise will tell us about the history of the beautiful Buckinghamshire estate of Bulstrode and uncover fascinating stories of its past occupants.
The talk starts at 8.00pm. If you wish to participate in the meeting please email to info@amershamsociety.org requesting the invitation.
Join a guided walk of Amersham Old Town for a fascinating insight into the history of the town, its inhabitants and its development. Here you will see many of the details of the town that you may never have noticed before.
The walk is approximately one hour and a half in duration.
The walks leave from the museum at 2.30pm every Sunday from the beginning of April to the end of October.
To book tickets and check current COVID related safety requirements please click here.
Buckinghamshire Local History Network (BLHN) 2021 annual conference and local history fair will be held in person at Wycombe Abbey School and simultaneously online via Zoom on Sat 23 Oct 2021 from 11am to 4pm.
This year subject is “Shopping in Buckinghamshire – from medieval market places to modern retail parks”.
To find more information about the event including talks, speakers, timings and safety measures please click here.
To book tickets please click here.