Ampthill Past Memories
Ampthill Past Memories
The Ampthill and District Preservation Society
The Life and times of No37 Church Street, Ampthill (AKA The Wingfield Club)
59 minutes Posted Jun 19, 2026 at 6:15 pm.
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From grand houses and forgotten buildings, to the lives of ordinary residents whose stories might otherwise be lost to time, Ampthill Past Memories is about bringing history back to life—through research, recollection, and the voices of those who remember.

Today, we’re peeling back the layers of time, traveling all the way back to 1742. We’re uncovering how a private family home evolved into a public landmark, and meeting the fascinating ghosts of its past along the way.This is the story of Number 37 Church Street, or as it’s known today The Wingfield Club