The Women’s Land Army in the First World War
Come along to hear about the quite incredible contribution made by this oft-forgotten, overlooked ‘army’ of women who worked on the land.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Month: May 2024
Rycote Park
The visit includes a welcome talk by Sarah Taylor, the owner, with coffee and biscuits followed by a tour of the Chapel, Ice House and gardens..
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Victorian weekend
Milton Keynes Museum is turning back the clock and inviting everyone to experience Victorian life. HM Queen Victoria will be making an appearance!
Milton Keynes Museum
D-Day + 80 Years
A collection of memories describing the build-up, billeting and troop movements around Roade. Remembering the fallen from Roade, who didn’t return.
Roade Local History Society
Visit the Church
This fine church dates back to the 13th /14th century but was largely rebuilt in the early 17th century. Live music. Tea and cake.
Friends of St Guthlac’s Church, Passenham
If only walls could talk
Want to hear about the murder of Lady Grace Bennet, a terrible accident whilst duck hunting or the real meaning of Witch circles?
Willen Village Heritage Association
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Very appropriately for the anniversary of D-Day, an illustrated talk by Mike Chapman about the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, its principles and sites.
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
Lighting of the beacon
Join an evening of entertainment and the lighting of the beacon to pay tribute to all of those who took part in D-Day, 80 years ago.
Milton Keynes Museum
From Iron Age to Saxon: ordinary life and unusual death at RAF Cardington
Speaker: David Ingham, Project Manager, Albion Archaeology, Secretary to S and E Midlands CBA. Preceded by the Society’s AGM.
Olney Archaeological Society
Olney riverside wander
Booking required (max. 25 people). Meet in Olney. Walking along the river on grass tracks – all flat. 2 miles. £3.00 per person.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society