Come with us on a journey through time...
| William Penn display A Quaker Statesman who founded Pennsylvannia, U.S.A. in 1681. He lived in Basing House, Rickmansworth (the home of the Three Rivers Museum) for 5 years, from 1688 when he first married. Jordans Meeting House was an important place for Quakers. | |
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January | 2008 | |
| January - March |
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February | 2008 | |
March | 2008 | |
| 21 March - 31 July |
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April | 2008 | |
| Friday 25th | ||
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| April - September 2008 | ||
May | 2008 | |
| Saturday 9th | Museum Stall at the Bury Fete | |
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| 9th May - 17th May | Rickmansworth Week 2009 Ricky Week is a festival of all things Rickmansworth and includes such delights as: Watford Observer Review | You Tube
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June | 2008 | |
| Saturday 20th | Held at Croxley Green from 2pm - 5pm Here's a quick clip of this year's Revels with thanks to Les Mead and the Watford Observer. Full-length clip click here. | |
July | ||
| Saturday 12th | ||
AugustOngoing from August 2009 | Display about Dr Roderick Henderson, founder of the Rickmansworth Volunteer Fire Brigade and resident of Basing House | |
September | ||
| Ongoing from September 2008 | William Penn display A Quaker Statesman who founded Pennsylvannia, U.S.A. in 1681. He lived in Basing House, Rickmansworth (the home of the Three Rivers Museum) for 5 years, from 1688 when he first married. Jordans Meeting House was an important place for Quakers. | |
October | 2008 | |
| Saturday 10th | Rickmansworth Society Autumn Market A variety of stalls (including one from the museum) held in Watersmeet next to the museum on the High Street, Rickmansworth - 10am-1pm | |
| Friday 16th | Museum Quiz Supper WRVS Centre, Bury Lane - 7:30pm. Contact Barbara Owen on 01923 772325 for further details. | |
November | 2008 | |
| Friday 28th | A Victorian Evening Rickmansworth locals don Victorian dress, hold a fun fair in the High Street and serve Victorian-style refreshments such as hot spiced mulled wine and fruit minced pies. Extended business trading hours usually apply and you'll likely see a Hurdy Gurdy man, Phoenix Morris Dancers, Penny Farthings and Antique Cars. The museum staff delight in this event and you'll find them handing out refreshments and dressed to the nines in their finest original Victorian regalia. Museum open until late: 5pm-9pm. | |
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There is so much to do in the Three Rivers area, why not try one of the following activities while you are here:
Well you'll just love the walks around Rickmansworth, The Chess Valley walk in particular is a gem. If you would like some company on your walk then contacting The Ramblers in the Watford & Three Rivers area is a good idea.
The Batchworth Lock Canal centre is a perfect place for you to start your tour of the Rickmansworth Canal Boat scene on the Grand Union Canal. Want to get a head start? Then check out the Three Valleys Water website for more information, including Roger the Narrowboat
Birds galore 'round this way, the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth is a good start. Check out the Wildlife Trust's website or the Herts Bird Club.
The Metropolitan Line has a history as long as the track itself starting with steam trains through to Metroland and today's modern Chiltern's Line and the Tube. A good source of information to start you on your way can be found at Metroland.org, the Rickmansworth Residents Association, which also covers an interesting history of Rickmansworth and its surrounds, Metroland.Nildrum, and Wikipedia
The Rickmansworth Aquadrome has many activities for the soggy-brained, including water-skiing, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, and kayaking. You may even like to try your hand at fishing - though you'll need a licence to do so