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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. Dr Roderick Henderson temporary display. Dr Henderson founded the Rickmansworth Volunteer Fire Bridgade and was a resident of Basing House. |
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Croxley Great Barn open on Saturday 24 April at 11am. Tour lasts about an hour.Meet junction of Caravan Lane and Rickmansworth High Street (east end) at 10.30am. Bear in mind that the barn has a rough uneven floor and that the footpath may be muddy. Appropriate footwear recommended. |
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Ricky Week begins with procession and Bury Fete on Saturday 8 May. Visit the Museum stall at the fete for books, DVDs etc, Croxley Great Barn open on Saturday 29 May at 11am. Details as above. |
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Croxley Revels on Croxley Green, Saturday 19 June. Visit the Museum stall. Croxley Great Barn open on Saturday 26 June. Details as above. |
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Archaeology handling days: Monday 19 July and Monday 26 July, 2-4pm Croxley Great Barn open on Saturday 31 July. Details as above. |
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Croxley Great Barn open on Saturday 28 August. Details as above. |
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Croxley Great Barn open on Saturday 25 September. Details as above. |
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Autumn Market at Watersmeet on Saturday 9 October, 10am-1pm. Visit the Museum stall. Museum Quiz Night on Friday 22 October. Telephone 01923 775882 for details. Saturday 30 October: final opening of Croxley Great Barn in 2010. Details as above. |
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Victorian Evening - Friday 26 November Rickmansworth High Street is closed to traffic and shops stay open. Morris Dancers, Penny Farthings and Antique Cars. Museum staff don authentic Victorian dress and hand out home-made mince pies. Museum open 6pm-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.
Birds galore in the Aquadrome and other lakes in the Rickmansworth area. Check out the Wildlife Trust's website
The Metropolitan Line has a history as long as the track itself starting with steam trains through to Metroland and today's modern Chiltern 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 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