Uncovering the Past: The research and science behind the interior restoration of Stowe House
Leading experts Annabel Westman (textile historian) and Patrick Baty (paint and colour historian) tell us about the restoration of Stowe House.
Stowe House
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Research before Parish Registers
Pre-1600 research is an entirely different ‘ball game’. having many records that can be useful although the familiar ones had not even commenced.
Bucks Family History Society
Stoke Goldington village tour
Meet in Stoke Goldington. A guided walk by a member of the village historical society – all flat on paths. 2 miles. Booking required.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Greenleys turns 50
This year marks 50 years since the first person moved into the Greenleys estate. To celebrate, the Town Council will be hosting a free event.
Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council
The Bells Go Down
The Bells Go Down is a 1943 black-and-white film made by Ealing Studios and was a tribute to the British Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS).
Roade Local History Society
Midsummer Magic: An evening tour of the Garden
Join the garden volunteers for a special summer evening tour of the 18th century Flower Garden and Summer House Garden. Cost of tour: £10.00.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Repairs and maintenance on the Western Front
The presentation tells the story of how the growing number of motor vehicles were kept roadworthy and working during the war.
Western Front Association Milton Keynes Branch
Horsforth: HMS Aubrietia, Enigma and Ultra
HMS Aubrietia forced a German submarine to the surface and to surrender in the North Atlantic Ocean. Below the decks they found a German Enigma machine.
The National Museum of Computing
Stony to Passenham across the fields
Meet in Stony Stratford. Walking along the river and over the fields – all flat, but three farmer’s fields which may have livestock in them. 2 miles.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Fadin’ Shoes
Free lunch-time concert.. his versataile guitar group will be playing a broad selection of popular songs from over the years.
Third Tuesday Twelve Thirty