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Chesham objects in other collections

Have you spotted an object associated with Chesham in another museum? If so, we would love to know about it. Chiltern Toys had a factory making wooden and other toys in Waterside, Chesham until the outbreak of WWII. This Chiltern Toys bear is in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

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Chesham at War

All over the country there are memorials to men and women killed in the two World Wars. Chesham is no exception; our town memorial has over 260 names on it. Around 20 other men are not even commemorated on the Memorial. Who were these men? What schools did they attend? What interests did they have? What occupations did they take up? Did they play for a local football or cricket team? Many of them came from old Chesham families with interesting histories. However, they are largely forgotten except to their families.

I have started researching these men but have a long way to go. Can anyone put me in touch with descendants and relatives for information and photographs?

If you can help in any way please contact me, Lesley Perry tel 01494 773513 or e-mail Chesham Museum using the Contact page

List of World War I Chesham war dead (pdf)

List of World War II Chesham war dead (pdf)

Chesham War Dead Appeal Poster (pdf)