Chesham Museum blogs
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The 122nd anniversary of the ending of the Boer War
The most famous soldier who lived locally and fought in the Boer War was Charles Cavendish, 3rd Lord Chesham.
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The mysterious and suspicious death of Mrs Mary White in Chesham 1856
In 1856 Mary White died and her husband, Philip, stood trial but was he guilty of her murder?
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In celebration of the 50th birthday of the Chesham Tapestry
The Chesham Tapestry comprises 12 embroidered panels covering Chesham. How did it come into existence and where can you view it today?
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Women from Chesham who have made a difference locally
Chesham Museum decided to look back and tell you about some of the local women whom they think have risen to a challenge and made a difference to the standing of women.
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The story of farmer Field and his five sons
James Field was born in Chesham Bottom (Chesham Vale) in 1791 and had 5 sons and 2 daughters.
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How going to London from Chesham has changed over the past 250 years
Today trains to London are frequent but how did our ancestors fare when making that journey?
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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas for 2023?
Some pundits are already forecasting a white Christmas for 2023. Looking back at weather records, it becomes apparent that white Christmases here in Buckinghamshire which affected Chesham in the past were fairly unusual, but here are a few that have come to light.
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The story of Chesham Hospital
For 135 years Chesham had its own hospital and its own local health service. This is the story.
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Your Chesham – January update
Exciting news about Chesham Museum’s new exhibition space in our January Your Chesham update.
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Chesham’s typhoid epidemic of 1871
Chesham has not always been a healthy places to live. It had outbreaks of typhoid over the years, but the worst was the typhoid of epidemic of 1871, which was reported in newspapers across the country.
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Your Chesham – August update
On the 1 July a small group of Chesham Museum volunteers were lucky enough to have a guided tour of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust.
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LGBTQ+ history in Chesham
Ashley Davis and Ang Ward research LGBTQ+ history in Chesham.
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South Asian Heritage month
18 July – 17 August is South Asian Heritage Month which aims to deepen people’s understanding of the rich and diverse contributions of South Asian communities to British society.
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Chesham celebrates!
Well Chesham did it again! After a soggy coronation on the 6th May the great and good of Chesham town came out to celebrate His Majesty’s Coronation on Sunday 7th; thankfully by lunchtime the sun was shining. The whole town was buzzing, what an atmosphere!
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The story of Queen Elgiva and Chesham
Chesham has a popular theatre called The Elgiva, named after a Queen with local connections. This is the story…