Samuel Pepys: the Hooke and Busby connections
The Association announces a new series of free lectures at St Mary Magdalene Church on the second Saturday of each month under the name 2S@3.
Willen Village Heritage Association
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18th century English porcelain: Chelsea, Worcester, Bow and Derby
Jane Gardiner will look at the early experiments into porcelain making in England. Mrs Gardiner was Deputy Director of Sotheby’s, UK.
Arts Society North Bucks
Geophysical surveying in archaeology
John Walford’s talk will be on finds from the Caldecotte South site, and identifying archaeological sites and features using geophysical equipment,
Bow Brickhill History Society
Warrior Women of the English Civil War
This talk by Stephen Barker looks at women who took part in the fighting, undertook spying missions and negotiated deals with politicians.
Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
Culture of the Philippines
An illustrated talk by Analiza Jones about the culture of the Philippines, and the making of hand-woven bags, with beautiful bags available to buy.
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
I-Spy Along the Way
Rob Westlake will present a talk about our highway heritage objects – what still remains? £4.00 for non-members.
Yardley Gobion History Group
A very lucky sailor
Steve has been researching the life of Eve Bacon’s father, who was a merchant seaman during the 2nd World War and he had one or two close calls.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Unveiling the Past – Revealing The East Staircase Wall Paintings
Stowe House is running a series of talks with the incredible experts that have helped us to return the house to its former 18th Century glory.
Stowe House
Reconstructing the landscape at Blick Mead: what the latest science has revealed
Speaker: Professor David Jacques, Professorial Research Fellow in Archaeology, University of Buckingham.
Olney Archaeological Society
Richard Dunkley
Richard Dunkley, a former builder and railway contractor, is well known in connection with the earlier phases of the London and North-Western Railway.
Roade Local History Society