History of British Parks
A fascinating insight into the history of the great British public park – illustrating their origins, the Victorian heyday, and what makes a great park.
Hanslope and District Historical Society
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Carters’ and Carriers’ Pubs
A free exhibition, offering a fascinating insight into an aspect of rural life revealed from the research into Buckingham’s historic pubs and ale houses.
Buckingham Old Gaol
Family history consultation
Expert John Hanson is offering free 20 minute consultations to help you with your family history. Sessions need to be booked in advance.
Milton Keynes Libraries
Blick Mead – a Mesolithic site, Stonehenge origins
The discovery of a uniquely long-lived Mesolithic occupation site near Amesbury is set to transform our knowledge of the origins of Stonehenge.
Olney Archaeological Society
Woodlanders’ Lives and Landscapes
Dr Helena Chance’s talk will look at the lives of people who worked in the chair-making and related industries, and in lace-making and straw plaiting.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Boats without water
Speaker Neil Loudon tells the fascinating story of Edward Hayes of Stony Stratford. Also, the BCS Annual General Meeting.
Buckingham Canal Society
Wolverton Boy – growing up in Wolverton
Speaker: David Marks. David grew up in Osborne Street in the 1940s and ’50s. Non-members are welcome (£2.00). Tea and biscuits served.
Milton Keynes Museum Society
Amy – Wonderful Amy
Amy, an unknown woman with very little flying experience, became the darling of the 1930s after she became the first woman to fly solo to Australia.
Lavendon History Group
Monday, 16th March 2020
Digital Light: Code Makers at Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park and with MKIAC will be showcasing a digital light projection on its mansion and installation in the grounds.
Bletchley Park / Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture
Representing megaliths
A talk by Dr Paul Stamper, an archaeologist and garden historian, on the artists inspired by archaeological sites and monuments.
Bletchley Archaeological & Historical Society