William Hogarth
William Hogarth was one of, if not, the finest English artist of any age who devised a new genre of painting and prints..
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
Thursday, 3rd September 2026
News
Local Pioneering Flights 1910-1913
Steve Parkin reports on two contrasting pioneering flights through our district – a 1910 a sponsored air race and a 1913 a military deployment.
Yardley Gobion History Group
Thursday, 3rd September 2026
From Cottage to Factory: How the Industrial Revolution Shaped our Ancestors’ Lives
This talk traces the journey from cottage industries and rural handcrafts to the rise of factories, steam power and bustling industrial towns.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
The history of Stowe House and School
Starts with its acquisition in 1589 by the Temple family; the family’s subsequent rise and dramatic fall; and the transition into a school.
Tingewick Historical Society
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
Power, Personality and Politics: how the Earl de Grey used his houses
A talk by Judith Heywood, a volunteer room guide at Wrest Park. 7.45 pm refreshments for an 8.00 pm start. Non-members £5.00.
Bow Brickhill History Society
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
Fragments: The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Attributing Archaeological Relics
Through war, natural disaster, religious turmoil and even the process of repair and updating, many important objects of art and culture became displaced.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 1st September 2026
The Rageing and Dreadful Fire: Stony Stratford’s Historic fires
This talk will look at new research to try to answer questions about the causes of these fires and their impact on the Stony community.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Rooftop Tours
Enjoy the chance to climb the cantilevered stone staircase to admire the magnificent view from the roof and look over the world-famous gardens.
Stowe House
Sunday, 30th August 2026
Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk
Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. Walk lasts around 90 minutes. No booking is required, just turn up.
Friends of Great Linford Manor Park
Sunday, 30th August and Friday, 11th September 2026
Bigamy
Today bigamy is one of the rarest of crimes, with only a handful of prosecutions each year. But at its peak there were approaching 1,000 cases a year.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Friday, 28th August 2026