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Amersham on the Hill
The document provides a historical overview of Amersham on-the-Hill, highlighting its development from 1892 through the 20th century, including the construction of various Metroland house types and significant local events such as World War II. It notes the influence of architects and builders in the area and discusses the evolving appeal of Amersham as a union of suburban living and historic charm. It concludes by emphasizing the area's growing popularity due to its transport links and rural appeal.
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Amersham on the Hill
- 1. AMERSHAM ON-THE-HILL THOM POOLE &JOHN HUMMERSTONE LAST OUTPOST OF METROLAND
- 2. WHY WE AREHERE Born & bred in Amersham Published the history of Amersham-on-the-hill in March 2018
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- 5. THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY Chesham: 1889 Amersham:1892 Chalfont: 1889
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- 7. KENNARD & COMMERCE JohnHarold Kennard & William Sumner: London Architects Arthur Kennard (brother) was a pharmacist Funded by Alfred Ellis – a solicitor from London
- 8. MODERNISM IN OUR MIDST AmyasConnell & Basil Ward designed High & Over in the late 1920s
- 9. WOODLEY, BRAZIL & DARLINGTON BuildersAlfred Woodley, Robin Brazil & George Darlington built many of the Metroland houses. Estates such as Hundred Acres attracted families from London. Woodley also built the cinema – The Regent in Sycamore Road.
- 10. METROLAND Type ‘A’House 35’ fontage, 125’ depth 3-bed, semi-detached Built-in garage, coal store & tiled kitchen £875 freehold (1930s)
- 11. METROLAND Type ‘B’House 33’ fontage, 130’ depth 4-bed, semi-detached Built-in garage, coal store & enclosed bath £895 freehold (1930s)
- 12. METROLAND Type ‘C’House Deep bay windows, hot water boiler and an ‘Easywork’ dresser 3-bed, semi-detached £895 freehold (1930s)
- 13. METROLAND Type ‘D’House Long back gardens 4-bed, detached £1,200 freehold (1930s)
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- 15. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT From John’s privatecollection, we have pencil drawings of the new road layouts. The Greens and large gardens now look like a frivolous luxury.
- 16. WORLD WAR 2 Evacueesfrom the East End. Shardeloes became a maternity hospital. Amersham Workhouse expanded as a General Hospital. Some bombing, notably the V1 Doodlebug.
- 17. FUTURE OF AMERSHAM Popularityof London & desire for country living. Transport access • Motorways • Airports • Rail Historic charm
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- 19. THANK YOU AMERSHAM-ON-THE-HILL LAST OUTPOSTOF METROLAND AVAILABLE NOW