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Mark Wallinger

Amersham

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Opened in September 1892, Amersham station is the northern terminus of the Metropolitan line. It is situated 23.7 miles north-west of Charing Cross, making it the farthest underground station from central London. In March 1922 its name was changed to Amersham & Chesham Bois, but the original name was restored in 1937.

Amersham is a market town in Buckinghamshire, dating back to pre-Anglo Saxon times, when it was known as Egmondesham. There is evidence that a Roman Villa existed in the area. The town is twinned with Bensheim in Germany and Krynica-Zdrój in Poland.

Amersham has been used as a location in several films and television shows including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Midsomer Murders and Chucklevision.

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Have you seen this artwork? What makes this station or area unique? Please add your comments and recommendations below.

posted by: James Mattock on 6 March 2016 at 10:38 pm

Amersham is one of the most beautiful towns in Buckinghamshire, lots of commuters between High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead and Slough pass through everyday. Worth a visit because it has unspoilt views, lovely places to eat and shop, and full of history.

posted by: Diana Rossborough on 14 July 2013 at 7:23 am

Amersham has an astonishingly unspoilt High Street packed with old buildings and ancient Market Hall. The train runs through glorious countryside to get to it and there is a walk from the station through woods and down a hill to the town with views that make it hard to realise that you have just stepped off the Underground. Well worth a day’s outing from central London.


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