Heritage
We are working hard to revive, record and archive the stories and skills of the traditional crafts of the Chilterns. We are partnering with local museums and crafts people to bring this fascinating heritage alive for the next generation.
Chilterns Women Conference
Chalk, Cherries and Chairs hosted an inspiring conference celebrating women of the Chilterns, and their work, skills and crafts.
People and Mills of the Wye
People and Mills of the Wye aims to connect people with the local urban community living alongside the river to help increase understanding and protection of the river.
Woodlanders’ Lives and Landscapes
Investigating the fascinating lives of people who worked in the rural and domestic industries of the Central Chilterns.
Hidden Hands: women and work in the Chilterns
Find out about a recent exhibition showcasing the skills and contributions of the women of the Chilterns, held at Wycombe Museum.
In Their Own Words
A series of fascinating oral histories featuring archive footage and Woodlanders' volunteer researchers. Part of the Chilterns Stories collection.
Read more on our blog
Volunteers celebrated for their extraordinary work on heritage project
In October, volunteers with the Woodlanders' Lives and Landscapes project were invited to a celebration of their efforts over the past four years.
Housing and Life in the Chilterns before the First World War
We continue to delve into the fascinating lives of the tambour beading girls in Holmer Green and beyond, with Susan Holmes' latest Woodlanders Lives' and Landscapes blog
Stories of tambour beading in the Chilterns, Part 3: the local workers
We continue to delve into the fascinating lives of the tambour beading girls in Holmer Green and beyond, with Susan Holmes' latest Woodlanders Lives' and Landscapes blog
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