Day School
Prof. Stephen Upex presents “Doom, more doom and even greater doom: Human survival against the natural odds” at Knuston Hall.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 24th or Wednesday, 25th August 2021
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Medieval Servants
James Wright’s talk delves into the kitchens, stables, staircases, cellars and garderobes to uncover evidence of the medieval household.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Wednesday, 14th July 2021
John Ferris – Behind the Enigma
John Ferris will assess the evolution of British codebreaking in the twentieth century, with a particular focus on Bletchley Park, and World War Two.
Bletchley Park
Wednesday, 7th July 2021
Visit to the gardens of The Manor House, Bledlow
There are a walled kitchen garden, sunken water garden, parterres and a sculpture garden. The private gardens of the Lord and Lady Carrington.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Tuesday, 6th July 2021
Origins of Place Names
Speaker: Anthony Poulton-Smith. His most recent book is ‘Paranormal Northamptonshire’. This free talk is for BFHS members only.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Friday, 25th June 2021
Down Memory Roade
At St Mary’s Church Hall, Hartwell Rd, Roade, Northampton NN7 2NT. AGM followed by recollections of Roade residents past and present.
Roade Local History Society
Wednesday, 23rd June 2021
39 of the best
In her new book Kate Vigurs collects the stories of 39 women selected from all walks of life who risked betrayal and death for freedom.
The National Museum of Computing
Wednesday, 23rd June 2021
Medieval Spices
Eve Bacon’s lecture reviews the range of spices available in England during the High Middle Ages and how they were used in religion, medicine and cooking.
CLASP
Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Northampton Conscientious Objectors
John Buckell’s talk reveals the struggle between the tribunals and those Northampton citizens who refused to fight, and what happened to them as a result.
Western Front Association Milton Keynes
Friday, 18th June 2021
Tech’s first female entrepreneur – from making her millions to Alan Turing
Join Dora Metcalf’s great niece Mary Monro to discover how tech’s first female entrepreneur found herself on the business-end of government IT.
The National Museum of Computing
Thursday, 17th June 2021