Amersham’s Heritage Open Day

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This has to be the first weekend for months and months,

when I have nothing to do.

It's been a busy old Summer with something happening every weekend

and sometimes a clash of dates and events.

This happened on the 12th Sept with

Cookham Downhill Grand Prix.

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Amersham’s Heritage Open Day.

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I chose Amersham, as there is always lots going on, rather than just one main event.

The High Street was closed off except for rides on a 'vintage' bus. Not really Vintage, but just old.

There were people dressed in period costume. I wasn't sure what period - just old I guess.

Then further down the High St., loads and loads of real vintage cars.

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I only show one of them here, because

I particularly liked the background building.

Last year was also a fine day

and there is a write and different pictures (I hope) on my post here

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This is the new Amersham Town Crier, Mark Jones. He was born in Amersham 51 years ago and has lived in and around the town all his life. He can’t think of a better place to live than his home town. Mark states, “For many years people told me that with my naturally loud voice I should be a Town Crier! Well now I can use this “ability” in my new role. It‘s a position that I feel very honoured, privileged and proud to hold.” As Mark is Amersham’s first Town Crier he has had to have an outfit tailored for him by a leading historical costumier based in Nottingham. His uniform is based on a traditional 1750’s design.

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We were so lucky with the weather and it was great to see so many people enjoying the stalls and shows along The Broadway, High Street and in Church Mead.

Plenty to do, see and hear. Music could be heard at five locations which all added to the heritage atmosphere – the Brass Band in the gardens, the Morris Dancers and the Doyle Dancers in the High St., the superb Re-loaded Rhythm and Blues Band and last but not least, a Fairground Organ from the Amersham Museum.

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The Amersham Band was brilliant as usual in the Memorial Gardens; the clowns were hilarious, plus we had Amersham Townswomen’s Guild selling cakes and teas in Market Hall and Seasons selling refreshments in the Gardens.

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You may have noticed that I'm trying out my new bit of software for the pictures.

I don't want to overdo it, but in some cases it does help. That picture of the Morris Men was surrounded by a large area of brick wall and tarmac road. The blended circle round it reduced this.

And here a colourful surround to the clowns.

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This clown above had a toy dog on a pole.

As he pushed it, its legs 'walked' and this giant poodle

was straining at the lead to try and get hold of it.

And of course I couldn't have a day out without one of these.

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Much more on the history of Amersham can be found here.

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