The Great War Brings Challenges to the Chairmakers
by Tony Sargeant
Date: 12th July 2021
What was life like once conscription began in 1916, and many local furniture factories suffered extreme labour shortages?
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The Hit or Miss: History of a Chairmaker’s Pub in Penn Street
by Meriel Johansen
Date: 18th June 2021
What is a chairmaker's pub and how do these fascinating places help tell the story of the cottage industries of the Chilterns?
Sharing the achievements of the Central Chilterns Farmer Cluster
Date: 25th May 2021
Two years ago this spring, we set up the first Central Chilterns Farmer Cluster. Read about its achievements.
The Story of the Raven Beerhouse
by Mavis Warner
Date: 06th April 2021
In the early 19th century, the Government was becoming increasingly concerned about the amount of public drunkenness after a reduction in the duty on gin had led to the proliferation of plush “gin palaces”...
HS2 update – March 2021
Date: 29th March 2021
Now that work has begun on HS2, we are monitoring a range of works in the Chilterns AONB and responding to concerns and questions brought to our attention.
Keep dogs on leads around livestock and under control at all times
Date: 17th March 2021
Please keep dogs under control at all times, and to always keep them on a lead around livestock.