Chesham Bois was originally a settlement on the edge of
Amersham Common, lying between Chesham and Amersham. With the development of
Amersham on the Hill, Chesham Bois moved closer to Amersham and now there is no
gap between the two settlements. The name Chesham Bois derives its name from
William du Bois, who acquired the local manor house in 1213
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Anne's Corner. The post office used
to be housed in a shop at the right end of the building above. A few years ago,
this closed and moved across the road.
To see how Anne's Corner has
changed over the years, click
here |
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The Village shops looking towards
Amersham
In August 2002 the Post Office announced that it would not be
renewing the contract at the Chesham Bois post office, which would thus close.
The Post Office claimed that the area is served by other post offices in
Amersham and Chesham, despite there being little close parking at these other
post offices and poor public transport to them.
Despite a fierce local campaign (for details see
here ) the Post Office closed
in early 2003
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| Looking towards Chesham past the
village shops. |
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| The War memorial at the junction
with North Road |
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| Opposite the War Memorial |
Photograph Courtesy of John Presley -
photos@theagc.org |
| Autumn in Chesham Bois Woods |
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| In the middle of the woods is
Chesham Bois Common. Used for cricket in the summer |
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| Another view of the common. |
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| Bricky's Pond, off North Road |
Picture courtesy of
Kevin Redford |
| The Common is an ideal setting for
the annual Chesham Bois carnival. |
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| There are a vast range of different
types of houses in Chesham Boise, the above view is of Bois Lane |
Picture courtesy of
www.cheshamboishouse.co.uk |
The current Chesham Bois House
stands on the site of a much older and larger residence and estate dating back
to the 11th century. There is evidence that the estate was one of the 5 estates
(or manors) listed in the Domesday Book in 1086 as part of Chesham. By 1213 the
de Bois family were in residence, they brought their name from France and it
became attached to the Parish.
The extensive gardens of Chesham Bois
House are open to the public on certain days. For more details se the web site
www.cheshamboishouse.co.uk |
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| Looking along Bois Lane to the
junction with Holloway Lane, both roads drop steeply into the Chess valley |
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| A view along Bois Lane, looking
towards Amersham |
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| Looking towards Chesham along
Amersham Road |
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| Chesham Bois School |
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| The Beacon School |
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| St. Leonard's Church. Built in
1212/13, much restored in the 19th Century |
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| The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual
Succour on Amersham Road. Originally built ion 1915 and extended in 1952, the
Catholics were relatively late in having their own church in the area. |
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| Our lady's R C School, Chesham
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