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Images of Chesham
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Photographs and postcards of Chesham from the end of the 19th century to the present day.
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Fire, Fire!

From the 27th April 2008 - Photographs and artefacts from Chesham's Fire Brigade from 1846 to the 1970s. The photograph on the right is of Chesham Fire Brigade in about 1915. Captain Barnes is seated centre. James Barnes took over as acting Captain of the Brigade after J G Stone retired in 1911. Photograph courtesy of Keith Payne.

'Boots and Shoes of Chesham'

Did your family work in the boot and shoe industry in Chesham? If so, local historian John Pearson would like to hear from you. John is researching a book about the industry and has produced a folder of photographs and research notes to jog your memory. You can see the folder at Chesham Library and fill in a comments form to be passed on to John. If you can't get to the Library but would like to contact John he can be emailed at jernstpearson@aol.com.

When the research is complete we hope to mount a special boot and shoe industry display in the Museum.

Chesham War Memorial

Volunteer Lesley Perry is carrying out her own research on the men commemorated on the Chesham War Memorial. If you are a descendant and have any information and photos in relation to any of the men, please telephone her on 01494 773513 or e-mail her via the Guestbook.

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Publications

order books about Chesham

• 'Pubs of Chesham and Villages'by Ray East, Keith Fletcher and Peter Hawkes
• 'More Tales of Old Chesham' by George Piggin

We Need Your Stories!

'Chesham Stories' is an ongoing project to provide local teachers with stories about life and work in Chesham. Do you have a story to tell?
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How can you help?

Chesham Museum - The Stables urgently needs the following:

• volunteers to open the Museum and attend during the Museum's opening hours
• volunteers to research and/or help put together displays
• items associated with Chesham people or families
• items associated with Chesham industry

If you think you can help or would like to talk to a member of the committee please email using the Guestbook.