The Hunting Empress
Colin Rowe tells the story of the life and times of the reluctant Empress, Elizabeth of Austria (“Sisi”). Both live and by Zoom.
Towcester and District Local History Society
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Turn End, Haddenham
Visit the private garden of one of the iconic C20 group of properties designed by the renowned architect Peter Aldington.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Pilgrim’s Trail walk
Led by Nicky Kenny. This trail runs along the western edge of Milton Keynes, taking in medieval sites along an imagined pilgrimage route.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Crucifixion in the UK: excavations at a Roman roadside settlement in Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire
Speaker: David Ingham, FSA, Project Manager at Albion Archaeology, secretary to CBA. Olney Centre and Zoom. Preceded by the AGM.
Olney Archaeological Society
Reigns & Coronations Exhibition
RLHS will display memorabilia from the reigns of monarchs from Queen Victoria to the present day. Also, Jubilee Jaunt Quiz Walk.
Roade Local History Society
Platinum Jubilee Celebratory Party
The Museum has partnered with Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council for a celebratory party. Entry is free.. Food from the Granary Café or street food vendors.
Milton Keynes Museum
Queen’s Jubilee
The Church will be open to visit this 13th century Church and see the 15th century wall paintings, chained books and 19th century stained glass.
Friends of St Lawrence, Broughton
The Underground Railroad – Patterned Path to Freedom
Kay Goddard tells this amazing story of how these quilts and block patterns helped guide slaves to Canada.
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
The Intelligence Factory Uncovered
In this free virtual talk Dr David Kenyon and Dr Thomas Cheetham will explore Bletchley Park’s latest and biggest exhibition, The Intelligence Factory.
Bletchley Park
Forenames and what they reveal about ancestors
Unusual forenames add to our knowledge about public feeling, and offer insight into the interests, values and character of our ancestors who choose them.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society