History
Group Convenors: Janice T, Polly S, Shirley M and Linda H
Meetings take place:- The 4th Tuesday of each month except December
When:- 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Where:- Baptist Church Hall, Green End Street, Aston Clinton unless stated otherwise
The objective of the group is to make History interesting and relevant to all .
The group does not confine itself to one particular aspect of History .
We endeavour to have a variety of ways to explore our history including outings, speakers and discussions
We invite a wide range of speakers, both group members and others, which cover a broad range of subjects .
Group members are encouraged to share their own interests and contribute to the meetings.
The cost is £2 per meeting unless stated otherwise.
Dates for your Diary | |
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Tue Apr 23rd | 2.30pm . Another of our visits to a local church. We will be visiting Great Kimble Church guided by Roger Howgate who has a great deal of knowledge of the local area. Further details to follow. |
Tue May 28th | 2.30pm. Baptist Church Hall. A talk on the Belgian Royal Family by Melanie Gibson-Barton. The talk has the rather intriguing title of ‘Murder, Madness and Mayhem?’ |
Tue Jun 25th | 2.30pm. Baptist Church Hall. A talk by Keith Murass on the KGB. |
Thu Jul 25th | 2.30 Please note change from Tuesday to Thursday for our visit to Claydon House. This will be a private guided tour so this limits numbers to 30. The cost will be £3 for National Trust members and £12.50 for those who are not members. Please pay by cash at the Main Meeting or the History meeting by end of May. Further details to follow. |
Tue Aug 27th | 2.30 Baptist Church Hall. The history and members memories of picnics they have prepared and attended. |
Tue Sep 24th | 10.30 am Old Amersham Museum. Please note this is a morning visit to the museum followed by a guided walk for those that wish to learn about ‘ The Early Development of Amersham’ of 1.5 to 2hrs. The cost of this visit is £13 per person or £9 if not doing the walk. This promises to be a very interesting session. |
Tue Oct 22nd | 2.30pm. Baptist Church Hall. Talk by Phil. More details to follow. |
Tue Nov 26th | 2.30 Baptist Church Hall. TBA |
Tue Dec 24th | There will be no meeting this month. Happy Christmas. |