Amersham is located in Buckinghamshire and is part of London's commuter belt.
Amersham on the Hill is near the railway station and Old Amersham is nearer to the church.
Originally the town was called Egmondesham and can trace its history to before Anglo-Saxon times.
In 1200 the town was allowed to hold a market on Fridays.
There is a memorial in Amersham to the seven Lollard dissenters that were burned at the stake in Amersham.
Old Amersham is actually located on the valley floor of the Misbourne river.
This river is actually a chalk stream that occasionally dries up.
Amersham on the Hill was built on a small plateau.
It is possible to travel to Amersham by the Metropolitan line of the London Underground, as it is the last stop.
For many years brewing was very important to Amersham and it was the main industry during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The brewing stopped in Amersham when Weller brewery and all the local pubs were sold to Benskin's of Watford in 1929.
Other important industries for the town include grain, lace making, tanning and brick making.
The Radiochemical center was located in the town during WWII.
This scientific research center is now owned and part of GE healthcare.
Much of the town still appears as it did during the 17th and 18th century.
Much of the old part of town has been preserved as is a great afternoon stroll exploring it all.
Amersham developed rapidly after WWI with a housing boom.
Many developments and shops were constructed to attract Londoners away from the city to the outlying areas.
Amersham may have become part of London except that after WWII a green belt was created around London and Amersham is one of the first pieces of countryside that lies outside of London.
Old Amersham is now home to many fine restaurants and businesses.
Much of the old market can still be seen and the old section of town is much more historic then Amersham-on-the-Hill.
This is most likely due to being further away from the train.
Amersham on the Hill is near the railway station and Old Amersham is nearer to the church.
Originally the town was called Egmondesham and can trace its history to before Anglo-Saxon times.
In 1200 the town was allowed to hold a market on Fridays.
There is a memorial in Amersham to the seven Lollard dissenters that were burned at the stake in Amersham.
Old Amersham is actually located on the valley floor of the Misbourne river.
This river is actually a chalk stream that occasionally dries up.
Amersham on the Hill was built on a small plateau.
It is possible to travel to Amersham by the Metropolitan line of the London Underground, as it is the last stop.
For many years brewing was very important to Amersham and it was the main industry during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The brewing stopped in Amersham when Weller brewery and all the local pubs were sold to Benskin's of Watford in 1929.
Other important industries for the town include grain, lace making, tanning and brick making.
The Radiochemical center was located in the town during WWII.
This scientific research center is now owned and part of GE healthcare.
Much of the town still appears as it did during the 17th and 18th century.
Much of the old part of town has been preserved as is a great afternoon stroll exploring it all.
Amersham developed rapidly after WWI with a housing boom.
Many developments and shops were constructed to attract Londoners away from the city to the outlying areas.
Amersham may have become part of London except that after WWII a green belt was created around London and Amersham is one of the first pieces of countryside that lies outside of London.
Old Amersham is now home to many fine restaurants and businesses.
Much of the old market can still be seen and the old section of town is much more historic then Amersham-on-the-Hill.
This is most likely due to being further away from the train.
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