How to get down from a yak
The little-known nomadic textile cultures of the Kyrgyz, Turkoman and Karakalpak are explored in this lecture by Chris Aslan.
Arts Society North Bucks
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Exciting Finds
How the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) works, a brief overview of treasure process and some highlights of the exciting finds that have been found.
Discover Bucks Museum
Harold Godwinson’s enigmatic trip to Normandy
The Bayeux Tapestry and other Norman sources state that Harold then swore an oath to William to support his claim to the English throne.
Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
Robert Excell Heritage Award 2024
MKHA awards a heritage prize as a tribute to our late Chair, Robert Excell. Forms should be submitted by Friday, 28th March 2025.
The Gardens and Wildflowers of Corfu
Jackie Hunt, Turn End’s Head Gardener, shares her photographs and research from a study trip to the Greek island of Corfu, in April 2024.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Women in Intelligence during World War Two
A day symposium covering women in intelligence during World War Two, including stories relating to individuals from all over the world.
Bletchley Park
A look back to Northampton & the shire in the 1960s
Speaker: Chris Clayson. Chris will focus on Abington Street, the Market Square redevelopment and also feature the Derngate bus station.
Yardley Gobion History Group
Wallis Simpson
1936 – the year of three kings! A talk by Roy Smart on a royal topic that has intrigued generations. ££4.00 for non-members.
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
Gardening The Globe: The Commonwealth War Grave Commission
The talk covers the importance or the landscaping work in the design of the cemeteries and the memorials, and the scope/scale of the work done today.
Bucks Family History Society
Old Linslade Holy Well excavations
A talk by Paul Tate from the Leighton Buzzard & District Archaeology and History Society. 7.45 pm refreshments for an 8.00 pm start. Non-members £3.00.
Bow Brickhill History Society