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George Ward's Evocative Photographs
On the way to the Flower Show.
Step back in time to 1898 and imagine a warm, sunny afternoon in summer. Today is the start of the annual Amersham Flower show and everyone, including the Town Band is on their way down the High Street...
The greasy pole competition.
This is one of the evocative photographs taken by George Ward, Amersham's own photographer who captured everyday life in the town from 1880 - 1930. The exhibition in the Market Hall from June 1 - 30, 2006 displays more than 80 exceptional photographs reproduced from the original glass plate negatives.
Image: Shows a black and white photo of a bearded man working outside with an anvil.
Mr Brown the Blacksmith.
His photos show people at work and at play. Don't miss your oppprtunity to see the town through Ward's camera, see your street 100 years ago and sheep walking down the middle of the road!
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Amersham Museum, 49 High Street, Amersham, HP7 0DP, Buckinghamshire, England
Open: Easter - end October
Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays
1400 to 1630.
The Museum is also open at the same times on
Wednesdays and Thursdays in May, June, July, August and September.
Guided walks around the old town on Sundays at 1430, Easter to end Oct.
Group visits and walks at other times by arrangement.
Closed: November - Good Friday.
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