Charles I – King and Collector
This lecture celebrates the 400th Anniversary of Charles I’s accession to the throne..In total, he amassed around 2,000 works of art during his reign.
Arts Society North Bucks
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Why is there an Egyptian collection at Discover Bucks Museum?
This Tea & Talk explores how around 400 objects came to be in Buckinghamshire, so far away from their original archaeological context in Egypt.
Discover Bucks Museum
Lighting of the Beacon
The Museum will be one of many sites across the UK and abroad lighting a beacon to mark this special anniversary. The beacon will be lit at 9.30 pm.
Milton Keynes Museum
The bombing of Saunderton Station
Speaker: Roger Young. This is the story of the night that two bombs were planted by suffragettes at Saunderton railway station.
Bucks Family History Society
Britain’s Pompeii: Three Centuries of Fen Research
Speaker: Dr Nicholas James, Director of Studies in Social Anthropology at Cambridge. Remote lecturer.
Olney Archaeological Society
More Old Newport
Speaker: Don Hurst. £4.00 for non-members.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Watts in A Home – Electric Dreams
Join a family fun day at The National Museum of Computing, where they’ll dive into the electrifying world of energy in the home!
National Museum of Computing
Olney Outer Circle Guided History Walk
Join a knowledgeable guide for a picturesque tour of the edge of town historical sites – from pre-historic and Roman to the present day.
Cowper & Newton Museum
VE Celebration 1940s Weekend
There is a packed schedule of entertainment throughout the weekend, with live music, dancing, activities for families and demonstrations.
Bletchley Park
Mother’s just planted petunias
Kevin Varty will take us on a nostalgic look at forgotten comedy records of the 50s and 60s, revisiting the days of 7 in singles.
Yardley Gobion History Group