Bow Street Runners
Watch out, watch out the Bow Street Runners are about! Steve Bacon will talk about why were they formed and what were their powers.
Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
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Heritage Open Day
Buckinghamshire Council Heritage team, Hand Talking, Wildwood Wonders, Bucks Archives, Aylesbury United, Museum Curators, Family Crafts.
Discover Bucks Museum
Refreshments in the Courtyard
Enjoy delicious homemade cakes, a choice of tea, coffee, speciality tea or juice and a relaxing stroll around our beautiful 18th century, tranquil gardens.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Fitzroy
This is the extraordinary story of the young boy who grew up in Potterspury and went on to sail the Beagle for Darwin and invent weather forecasting.
Yardley Gobion History Group
Follies and Foibles
A talk by Adam Smith. Adam is a lecturer specialising in architectural history and the history of the English country house and estate.
Bow Brickhill History Society
Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine
Matthew Lewis, Chair of the Richard III society. Matt is an author and historian whose work focuses on the Wars of the Roses and Richard III.
Olney Archaeological Society
Secrets of the Archive
Come and find out about the research materials held in the Cowper & Newton Museum – some of which are not available elsewhere. Held in the Summer Marquee.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Who do you think you are?
How to get started with your family history. Held in the Summer Marquee. Ticket £4.00. Book in advance.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Facebook for Genealogy or Historical Research
Facebook has many pages dedicated to localities, names, industries, military and more topics as well as many genealogy groups.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Tour to mark International Slavery Remembrance Day
Join a guided tour to find out more about the Transatlantic Slave Trade and abolition through the museum’s collection. Places are limited to 10.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Friday, 23rd August 2024