Find out more about Chenies rich history
Welcome to Chenies
Village History Group
Welcome to the home page of Chenies Village History Group (CVHG). We are a community co-operative group with a focus on documenting the history of our village, its many historical buildings and the stories of the people who lived here.
About Chenies
Chenies village lies in the very south-eastern corner of Buckinghamshire, near the border with Hertfordshire, England.
Until the 13th century, the village name was Isenhampstead. It was Edward III’s shield bearer, Thomas Cheyne, who first gave his name to the village, and his descendant, Sir John Cheyne, who built Chenies Manor House in around 1460 on the site.
Within the village, you will find Chenies Manor, the parish church of St. Michael which includes the Bedford Chapel, burial place of many notable members of the Russell family, and a Baptist Chapel.
If you are or your ancestors lived in the village or you have stories to tell about life here, we would love to hear from you. You can contact us by emailing contact@chenieshistory.org
Recent News
Our Latest News
Articles written and researched by our members
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The Untold Stories of Chenies’ Residents
Chenies village has shaped the lives of many residents over the years, from the earliest records of the Manor in Isenhampstead and its royal visitors… read more …
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Celebrating the Heritage of Chenies Village
Welcome to the website of Chenies Village HIstory Group (CVHG), a community co-operative group with a focus on preserving Chenies history, documenting the history of… read more …