Pancake Race Day
Within the Museum collection are two hand bells, one of which still rings out loudly to start the race.
Cowper & Newton Museum
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Repton and the Architects
This talk considers the work of Humphry Repton in relation to the development of his understanding of architectural style and theory.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea
This special Valentine’s afternoon tea comprises delicious savouries, delicate patisserie and freshly baked scones, in the Bletchley Park Mansion.
Bletchley Park
The Jurassic World of Mary Anning
Aaron Hunter will introduce us to the young palaeontologist Mary Anning and discover how she searched the Jurassic rocks of England’s south coast.
Arts Society North Bucks
Warrior Women of the English Civil War 1642-51
Stephen Barker’s talk looks at six women who took part in the fighting, undertook spying missions and negotiated deals with politicians.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Racing to Victory
The Schneider Seaplane Races, held between WW1 and WW2, played a pivotal role in ensuring Britain had the fast aircraft needed to win the Battle of Britain.
Milton Keynes Aviation Society
90s Quiz Night
The quiz will begin at 7:30 pm with a bar available from 7.00 pm. £5.00 per person, children welcome when accompanied with an adult.
Discover Bucks Museum
Traditional and Modern Canal Stories
Peter Boyce will touch on the building of the canals, tunnels and their folklore, the boat people, winter ice and more recent canal stories.
Yardley Gobion History Group
Talking about London’s Royal Parks
This talk tells the story of all eight of the parks from the point when they were acquired by the monarchy until the present day.
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
The Gunpowder Plot
A talk by Jean Yates about the Gunpowder Plot and how it involved Little Brickhill. 7.45 pm refreshments for an 8.00 pm start. Non-members £3.00.
Bow Brickhill History Society