Which part of England is Amersham?

Buckinghamshire
Amersham (/ˈæmərʃəm/ AM-ər-shəm) is a market town and civil parish within the unitary authority of Buckinghamshire, England, in the Chiltern Hills, 27 miles (43 km) northwest of central London, 15 miles (24 km) from Aylesbury and 9 miles (14 km) from High Wycombe. Amersham is part of the London commuter belt.

What is the largest town in Buckinghamshire?

Milton Keynes
The centrally located county town of Aylesbury was named as such by King Henry VIII while in more modern history, Buckinghamshire’s largest town is Milton Keynes in the northeast.

Is Amersham a town?

Amersham Old Town is a charming town that is full of character. There are houses that date back as far as 1450 (housing Amersham Museum) and the Market Hall, that contained the town’s gaol, dates from 1682. Historically, Amersham was once a centre for the Lollards, a religious movement following John Wycliffe.

When was old Amersham built?

How was Amersham Spelt in the Domesday Book?

Amersham was a settlement in Domesday Book, in the hundred of Burnham and the county of Buckinghamshire. It had a recorded population of 43 households in 1086, putting it in the largest 20% of settlements recorded in Domesday, and is listed under 6 owners in Domesday Book.

When was Amersham built?

About. Amersham Old Town is a charming town that is full of character. There are houses that date back as far as 1450 (housing Amersham Museum) and the Market Hall, that contained the town’s gaol, dates from 1682.

Where is Amersham on the Google Maps?

Welcome to the Amersham google satellite map! This place is situated in Buckinghamshire County, South East, England, United Kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 51° 40′ 0″ North, 0° 37′ 0″ West and its original name (with diacritics) is Amersham.

Where are the best places to visit in Amersham?

Amersham Market Hall, formerly known as Amersham Town Hall, is a municipal building in the High Street in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. Photo: Nigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0. Amersham Museum at 49 High Street is a small local museum based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England.

Where is Amersham Market Hall?

Amersham Market Hall, formerly known as Amersham Town Hall, is a municipal building in the High Street in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. Photo: Nigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0.

When will tours of Amersham Museum resume?

For those who are inspired by the town’s heritage and interested in guided walks, please note that Amersham Museum’s tours have been resumed until the end of October: