Milton Keynes Heritage Association was formed in 1994 by a number of local heritage groups and museums, with the aim of encouraging and developing co-operation between organisations having an interest in heritage in Milton Keynes, north Buckinghamshire and south Northamptonshire

Members

MKHA has over 70 organisation and individual members, with a broad range of interests and a wide geographical coverage from Buckingham in the west, Olney in the east, Towcester in the north and Woburn in the south.

Many MKHA members have websites for those interested in our heritage.

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Local heritage events

MKHA members organise talks and other events.

Heritage Open Days events took place across Milton Keynes from Friday, 6th to Sunday, 15th September 2024. All HODs events are free for the public to attend.

  • The Great War Miscellany

    This seminar features an excellent line-up of speakers on a variety of topics. Tickets £30.00. Buffet lunch included, plus tea, coffee and biscuits.
    Milton Keynes Western Front Association
    Saturday, 19th October 2024

  • Museum Guided Tour

    Your guide will tell you the story of William Cowper and his friend, John Newton.  You will learn how their lives came together.
    Cowper & Newton Museum
    Saturday, 19th October 2024

  • English Coaching Inns

    Julian Hunt will take us through the recognisable architectural features of the coaching inns. They were usually quite grand with an obvious coach entrance.
    North Crawley Historical Society
    Friday, 18th October 2024

  • How to be a King

    A look at what we think we know about medieval kingship from Hastings to Bosworth which comes to some unexpected and surprising conclusions.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Tuesday, 15th October 2024

  • The Decline of the Great Estates

    From the 1870s landowners faced a succession of challenges and calamities: agricultural depression and falling rents, the Great War and death duties.
    Olney Archaeological Society
    Tuesday, 15th October 2024

Become a member

Membership is open to local history groups and individuals and is open to those outside the MIlton Keynes Council boundary.

Member benefits include quarterly meetings, grants, website hosting, free IT and archiving training and heritage advocacy.

Location map of MKHA members

Grant from MK Community Foundation

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