A Chronological History of Olney
This new article presents a ‘potted’ or summary of Olney’s history followed by a more detailed chronological history of Olney in six sections.
Olney & District Historical Society
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The Cannon Brewery, Newport Pagnell
In collecting old local bottles, it became apparent that those marked “E. L Warman, Newport Pagnell” were some of the rarest and hardest to find.
Woburn Sands Collection
Iron Age Pottery in the South Midlands
This course will provide an introduction to the identification and interpretation of Iron Age pottery assemblages found in the South Midlands area.
Council for British Archaeology: South Midlands
Winter’s Tales
Stories of old Cosgrove with Wendy Page. Cosgrove is a village about 2 miles north of Stony Stratford. Donations for Cosgrove Church Masonry Fund
WW2 Merchant Navy Officer
The speaker, Steve Bacon, has been researching the life of a Second World War Merchant Navy officer: Eve Bacon’s father, who had one or two close calls.
Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
1980s British Home Computing
From Sinclair ZX80s through ZX Spectrums to the BBC micro, visitors can relive their entry into computing with hands-on access.
National Museum of Computing
Unlocking history – Climb Lord Cobham’s Pillar
140 steps take you up to the viewing point which gives you an inspiring insight into the design and scale of the landscape.
National Trust Stowe
Children’s Author Workshop: Paul Morris
Paul Morris will deliver an entertaining creative writing workshop to perfect your very own story. Aimed at 8- to 14-year olds.
Bletchley Park
Buckinghamshire Finds Day
Drop off your objects and treasure items for identification and recording on to the Portable Antiquities database. Booking is strongly advised.
Bucks County Museum
The Story of Warden Abbey and its landscape
Margaret Roberts has volunteered at Warden Abbey Vineyard since January 2014 and has spent six years researching the Abbey’s story.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust