The original planning applications for new roads, estates and houses from 1900 have been researched. For each application there is typically a plan and elevations of the proposed property and some of these documents are illustrated in water colours. Some of the best were on display.

The Architects of properties in these applications have been analysed. Twenty-nine of the Architects achieved the highest ranking status of “Fellow” of the Royal Institute of British Architecture. This is remarkable. For a town the size of Gerrards Cross, having one “FRIBA” would be surprising; to have 29 is outstanding!

Maps of 1876, 1896, 1925 and later showed the evolution of development.

Photographs of the construction of the railway and the early operation with pictures of the steam locomotives that used to draw the trains were exhibited together with Memorabilia from the early days of the railway.

Local Schools also participated fully in the programme with their own projects in 2006, which were exhibited in April.

A book on the history of Gerrards Cross has been prepared by Julian Hunt, formerly Heritage Manager, Buckinghamshire County Council, and David Thorpe, Hon Senior Research Fellow University College, London, who are assisting local residents with the project. This was launched at the Exhibition. A “Historical Atlas of Gerrards Cross” to document research with detailed maps and analysis of the development and people of Gerrards Cross was also be published at the same time. Both of these books can be bought at Gerrards Cross Library.

Are you interested in who lived in your house, how was it named in the past, is there an original plan, who was the Architect and Builder? This website will help you to find the answers.