The Amersham Society started with a public meeting in May 1956. The aims of the Society were set to preserve the character and amenities of the old town, to study its history and provide a museum for the town. The original idea belonged to John Camp, who was elected the first Chairman.
Among other founder members voted on to the first Committee were:
- Jean Archer, Hon Secretary
- Ernest Bridgstock Choat, Hon Curator
- Mr Cornwall, Hon Treasurer
- Pam Appleby
- Francis Free
- John Fuller
- George Langland
- Mr Paget
- Leslie Elgar Pike
- Ronald William Prizeman
A list of Society Chairs from its foundation:
- John Camp (1956 – 1960)
- Ernest Bridgstock Choat (1960 – 1972)
- Eric Corns (1972 – 1996)
- Jean Archer (1996 – 1999)
- Harry Morton (2000 – 2001)
- (Acting) Anthony del Tufo (2002 – 2004)
- Martin Brooks (2004 – 2013)
- (Acting) George Allison (2014)
- Martin Pounce (2015 – 2018)
- Dorothy Symes (2018 – 2022)
- Edward Copisarow (2022 – present)
Society Hon Curators from 1956 until 2000 when Amersham Museum received its own registration:
- Ernest Bridgstock Choat (1956 – 1973)
- Vera Bridgstock Choat (1973 – 1978)
- Peter Leder (1979 – 1982)
- Jane Berry (1983 – 1984)
- Monica Mullins (1984 – 2003)
Local historians and contributors to Society Newsletters and other publications:
- Dr Michael Brooks
- Enid Butcher, artist and illustrator
- Reg Mason
- Nicolas Salmon
Other prominent members:
- Enid Butcher, Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer and Membership Secretary sequentially (1961 – 1991)
- Frank Peers, Hon Secretary (1971 – 1986)
- Philip Plumbly, Hon Treasurer (1981 – 1996)
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