The Industrial Titans of Chesham - A Guided Walk in Chesham Cemetery
Chesham Cemetery, Bellingdon Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2NN
Chesham is famous for its 'Bs' - Beer, Boots, Brushes and Baptists. A busy, industrial town in the Victorian era, the industries of brewing, boot & shoe making and brush making gave rise to successful family businesses that spanned generations. Many of these local business giants now reside in Chesham Cemetery.
Come on a guided tour of Chesham Cemetery and learn about some of the inhabitants who played major roles in making Chesham an industrial powerhouse, nestled in the beautiful Bucks countryside. Gather at the Berkhampstead Road entrance for the start of the walk.
The tour is being run by the Friends of Chesham Cemetery and Chesham Town Council.
This event was supported by leading family history website, Findmypast, who provided access to their records as part of their sponsorship of ‘Everyday Histories’, the festival theme. Discover your ancestors' stories at findmypast.co.uk
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11am and 2pm
Location & directions
Chesham Cemetery, Bellingdon Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2NN
- Directions:
- The cemetery can be accessed on foot via entrance from Bellingdon Road, Berkhampstead Road and Alma Road. The closest car park is Albany car park, less than 10 minutes walk away. Disabled parking is available within the cemetery. The walks start from the Berkhampstead Road entrance.
- Contact on day:
- Kathryn Graves
- Telephone number:
- +447999568005
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Some of the footpaths in the cemetery are uneven. Access to specific graves is across uneven, rough ground and up slopes.
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
