History of food, spices, and Medieval society
Eve Bacon has a passion for spices that were used in the past. She explains where the Medieval person thought they came from and how they illustrated society.
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Family History Consultation
Expert John Hanson is offering free 20 minute consultations to help you with your family history.
Grand Open Day
Enjoy the new season at the Cowper & Newton Museum. See all the improvements that have been made thanks to Heritage Lottery funding.
Out of the Mud
This exhibition highlights discoveries made by archaeologists and amateur enthusiasts, and features finds from the Bancroft Roman Villa, the Secret Garden and Bradwell Abbey.
Browne Willis and William Cole
Browne Willis (1682-1760) and The Reverend William Cole, Rector to St Mary’s Church (1753-1768), were good friends, Willis was particularly known for his zealous ‘beautifying of St Mary’s Church’ in honour of his parents.
St Mary’s Church, Bletchley
Sunday, 10th March 2019
Becoming Queen Victoria
Eve Bacon transforms into an uncanny representation of the queen.
Restoration in Action – Hard Hat Tour of the North Hall
Join us behind the scenes at Stowe House to experience restoration in action!
Recorders of Northampton
Rupert Mayo will tell of the ups and downs of the various Recorders since 1478.
Slide show of Old Buckingham
Milton Keynes Museum Society presents a slide show of Old Buckingham given by Ron Unwin.
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, including the major historic moments and events with which they are associated.