Bigamy
Today bigamy is one of the rarest of crimes, with only a handful of prosecutions each year. But at its peak there were approaching 1,000 cases a year.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Friday, 28th August 2026
Month: July 2026
Phone Phreaks: What Can We Learn from the First Network Hackers?
Before smartphones and iPads, before the Internet or the personal computer, a misfit group figured out how to hack the telephone system.
The National Museum of Computing
Saturday, 22nd August 2026
The Art of Blacksmithing Weekend
The Museum is hosting the British Artist Blacksmiths Association’s (BABA) Annual Conference, bringing together the UK’s talented artisan blacksmiths.
Milton Keynes Museum
Friday, 21st to Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Vanbrugh Walking Tour
Discover the legacy of Sir John Vanbrugh on a guided tour led by the Georgian Group celebrating the Vanbrugh300 anniversary.
Stowe House
Tuesday, 18th and Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Olney south and Cowper’s Garden
Meet 15 minutes before the walk starts. Walks generally last about an hour to 90 minutes. £5.00 for guests. Please book.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tuesday, 18th August 2026
Histories & Mysteries of 1600s Olney
Now that documents hidden in archives across the country are more easily accessed, amazing histories and mysteries have come to light.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Friday, 14th August 2026
St Mary’s Day at Bradwell Abbey
Join the City Discovery Centre as they open the historic pilgrimage chapel at Bradwell Abbey in celebration of St Mary’s Day.
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Friday, 14th August 2026
Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk
Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. Walk lasts around 90 minutes. No booking is required, just turn up.
Friends of Great Linford Manor Park
Friday, 14th and Sunday, 30th August 2026
Secrets of Stowe Tours
A behind-the-scenes tour to explore the Gothic Library, experience the elegance of the Japan Room and glimpse the eighteenth-century wall paintings.
Stowe House
Friday, 14th and Thursday, 20th August 2026
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, 13th and Thursday, 27th August 2026