
Private Tour of John Lewis Partnerships Odney Grounds (Sat 17th Sept, 1.30pm-3.30pm)
John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre Grove Farm, Odney Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, BerkshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. John Spedan Lewis first purchased land in Cookham in 1926, with the revolutionary purpose of creating a country club retreat for the Partners that worked in his busy London shops. Opened to Partners in 1927 as The Odney Club, we invite you to join a walking tour of its grounds (mixed terrain), exploring the history of the Club and it's beautiful gardens. The walk will start and finish at The John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre which is opened to…
Private Tour of Penn House – 2 tour times (Sun 18th Sept, 2pm-3.30pm, 3pm-4.30pm)
Penn House Penn House, Penn Street, Amersham, BuckinghamshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Earl and Countess Howe will lead this tour of Penn House, situated in one of the prettiest parts of the Chilterns. The house has been passed down in a direct family line since the Middle Ages. Earl Howe, the present custodian, is the successor of at least fifteen previous generations of the Penn, Curzon and Howe families who have made Penn House their home. As well as the house, you will see the family portraits, paintings of naval…
Ancient Woodland Walk – Bottom Wood (Mon 19th Sept, 10am-1pm)
Bottom Wood Old Dashwood Hill, Near Stokenchurch, BuckinghamshireJoin us on a walk to look at the ancient & historic features found in this Chiltern Society nature reserve. From strip lynchets, a holloway, an old well, sawpits and more, this is not to be missed by history and nature enthusiasts alike! The walk will be led by woodland expert John Morris who has helped us to look after this important site since 1983. He will also discuss woodland management, trees, flora and wildlife found in this fascinating ancient wood. You will meet at top end of Old Dashwood Hill, Studley Green (HP14 3XD) - near A40 turning. Full…
The Amersham Repertory Theatre 1936 – 1949 Illustrated Talk (Mon 19th Sept, 3pm-5pm)
Amersham Museum 49 High Street, Amersham, BuckinghamshireJoin us on an illustrated talk about the fascinating history of the Playhouse Theatre in Amersham between 1936 and 1949. During the war years, and just before and after it, Amersham was the home of an enterprising Repertory Theatre Company run by two remarkable women of the theatre – Sally Latimer and Caryl Jenner. Local actor Stan Pretty, Director of The Amersham Martyrs Community Play, will tell the story of this important part of local and national theatre history which he has researched from the copious collection of memorabilia in the Amersham Museum, as well as from the local press…