Huguenots and their impact on Britain
Louis XIV forced the Huguenots to either convert to Catholicism or flee as refugees, often to Protestant states such as the Dutch Republic or England.
Bucks Family History Society
Friday, 30th May 2025
Month: April 2025
Refreshments in the Courtyard
Enjoy delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, speciality tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around the beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Thursday, 29th May 2025
Site Tour
Would you like to learn more about medieval Bradwell Abbey? Be guided through the history of the site and the chapel of St Mary by our experienced docents.
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Sunday, 25th May 2025
Bradwell Windmill Open Days
Bradwell Windmill is open to the public in 2025 on selected days – opening times are from 1.30 to 4.30 pm.
Sunday, 25th May to Sunday, 28th September 2025
Visit the Museum
NPHS has its headquarters and museum at Chandos Hall.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Sunday, 25th May 2025
Guided walk around Olney – South End
This is a short walk with plenty to see along the way. The route is paved but comfortable shoes are recommended. Meet your guide at the front of the Museum.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Saturday, 24th May 2025
Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot
The Depot stored and supplied everything soldiers needed to fight worldwide. There are 8 storehouses, a canal extension, powder magazines and high walls.
Potterspury History Group
Wednesday, 21st May 2025
VE Day Celebrations in Northampton
Pete Austin will show a film, taken by Northampton businessman Bassett-Lowke, of the Victory Parade in the town in 1945 and V.E. Day street parties in 1946.
Roade Local History Society
Wednesday, 21st May 2025
Evenley Wood Gardens
Tour of Garden by Michael Hunt. This 60-acre privately owned woodland garden contains a large and notable collection of plants.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Tuesday, 20th May 2025
The Harpole Burial: new discoveries of a 7th-century bed burial
The Harpole Burial is believed to be the one of the most significant early-medieval female burials ever uncovered in Britain.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 20th May 2025