The Black Death in England 1348-1500
Speaker: Prof. Mark Bailey. A lifelong fascination of his has been the effects of the Black Death in the mid-fourteenth century on English society.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 5th May 2026
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A History of Christian Names
Susan Copperwheat will talk about the origins and meanings of Christian names. £4.00 for non-members. Tea/coffee are available for purchase.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tuesday, 5th May 2026
May Bank Holiday Weekend
Enjoy a family day out at Bletchley Park with fun-filled family activities, free multimedia guides and fascinating interactive exhibitions.
Bletchley Park
Sunday, 3rd and Monday, 4th May 2026
Guided walk to Lavendon Mill via Clifton Reynes
Meet outside the Museum for a guided walk to Lavendon Mill, location of the Poplar Field, one of William Cowper’s best loved poems..
Cowper & Newton Museum
Saturday, 2nd May 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
Sunday, 26th April 2026
Visit the Museum
The special exhibition will be Thames Valley police exhibition (featuring Newport Pagnell). No booking required.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Sunday, 26th April and Sunday, 10th May 2026
A Musical Evening with the Sing and Swing Gaol House Quartet
Featuring Kathi and Colin. Join a relaxing and entertaining evening with a little light jazz and nostalgia. Tickets £10.00 including wine or soft drink.
Buckingham Old Gaol
Friday, 24th April 2026
Olney – A Time Travellers Guide
Tom Jones will focus on the “long” 18th Century and its links with Olney and wider English history. Olney is famous for lace making and Amazing Grace.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Friday, 24th April 2026
The Gothic Library at Stowe: A Reappraisal
Dr Ralph St Clair Wade, presents his latest research on the Gothic Library at Stowe. Why the departure from Stowe’s famous classicism?
Stowe House
When Terror Came to Parliament
Fay Tennet was on duty at the Houses of Parliament the day of the Westminster terror attack when 6 people died and 29 people were injured.
Roade Local History Society