Chenies History

Chenies Directory 1853

Dedicated to preserving Chenies’ history, sharing the stories of its people and properties, and fostering community engagement.

Chenies: Where Past and Present Meet

We are beyond delighted to introduce you to two new features on our website. We have been hard at work behind the scenes to create an interactive timeline and map to allow exploration of Chenies history through different mediums. Our Interactive Timeline gives a visual overview of the history of the village from its Roman…
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 King Edward I and King Edward II who hunted here and stayed at the hunting lodge belonging to the Cheyne family, to the more recent residents and their stories, and…
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 our village, sharing the stories of its people and properties, and fostering community engagement. Many residents, their parents and grand-parents have lived here for decades; we seek to record their…