The Crown Inn is one of Old Amersham's oldest buildings, with origins dating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Serving as a coaching inn and post house for much of its history, it stood at the heart of the town's trade and travel for over four centuries — welcoming coaches, mail riders, and travellers on the routes between London, Aylesbury, and beyond. The inn is Grade II listed and remains a landmark on the Market Square.
For the full history of The Crown — including its royal visitors, the heroic cockatoo, the lost Georgian portico, and the mysterious wall paintings — visit the Amersham Museum's detailed account: