The archivist will draw on the riches of Buckinghamshire’s county record office to show us material specifically relating to Chesham, including early maps, photos, parish registers, Lowndes’ documents and other items requested by our group. The Centre will be closed to the general public on that day. Members: £5. Guests: £10. Places are limited so early booking is essential.
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A public meeting to consider

• The local plan examination
• Current planning applications
• Victims of Planning

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The Chiltern Open Air Museum was founded in 1976 with the aim of rescuing threatened local buildings which would otherwise be lost. Since then, 35 examples of ‘vernacular’ buildings have been rescued and re-erected at the site. This huge achievement has created a lively, diverse and fascinating collection with exhibits ranging from a post-war ‘prefab’ to a Victorian toll house, a tin chapel, a furniture factory, a fully-functioning Edwardian public convenience and a historic Chilterns farm. We have organised a 90 minute guided tour of buildings around the Village Green, leaving time for further exploration of the site and a visit to the café before closing time at 5pm. Paths are not ideal for wheelchairs, but mobility scooters can be booked in advance. Places are limited so early booking is essential.
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To mark Heritage Open Days 2021, the Society’s September event invites members and guests to join local historian and guide Keith Fletcher for a leisurely walk that explores the astonishing story of Chesham Co-op, from 1875-1984.
In addition to its Grand Premises and other retail outlets, the Co-op’s various sites within the town included stables, garages, warehouses, a slaughterhouse, offices and a function room for its own cultural and educational activities – and more besides.
Our Co-op really did meet all the needs of Chesham shoppers “from the cradle to the grave”.
We meet outside Café Nero at 3pm and the walk lasts around 45 minutes. It is free for members; guests are asked to pay £3. Booking is vital as numbers are limited.
Please email events@cheshamsociety.org.uk or call 07702 608314 to reserve a place
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