Welcome to the Amersham Society

The Amersham Society, now entering its 70th year, is a non-political civic organisation dedicated to foster the heritage and amenities of the Old Town and its historical environs. Membership is open to everyone who shares our desire to retain the town’s distinctive character for residents and visitors alike.

The Amersham Society started its life around a successful campaign to protect Shardeloes House from demolition in 1956. Around 20 years later, the Society became the driving force behind creation of the Museum in the town. In 2010, the Society became a founder member of the HS2 Action Alliance. After the proposed HS2 line beyond Birmingham has been cut, the Society remains vigilant for continuous work on this project in the Amersham area around Whielden Street and Shardeloes.

The most recent contribution to the Old Town is the Society’s River Misbourne Project. In 2024, two information panels and a riverside walk were developed to explain the nature of a rare chalk stream, its geology and ecology, as well as to show how the social and industrial history of Amersham affected it over the centuries.

During the winter months the Society organises lectures in the Kings Chapel, often on subjects of local interest. The Society also organises a summer outing and, when possible, a party for members to meet each other.

Although the Society’s focus is on the Old Town, many of its members live in Amersham on the Hill and Chesham Bois. We plan to continue to raise awareness of our activities among residents of both communities and our meeting in May 2026 in the Lifestyle Centre, reflects that wish.

Members receive copies of our Newsletter in January, May and September. This includes articles of interest about local people and historic buildings, as well as reports of Committee activities, lectures and Society visits. The Editor always welcomes additional articles and features for inclusion in the Newsletter.

If you are interested in joining the Amersham Society apply here.