Roade’s Collector Cousins
Hear about their outstanding successes arising from their joint interests, one of which resulted in the British Postage Stamp Auctions of 2011-2012 that will probably never be surpassed.
Roade Local History Society
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The Phantom of the Trianon
In 1911 a book described a visit to the Petit Trianon in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles where the authors claimed to have seen the gardens as they had been in the late 18th century as well as ghosts.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Away with the Fairies
1n 1917 two girls in Yorkshire took photographs of fairies. When the photographs came to light they caused a sensation.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
The buildings of Sir Thomas Tresham
Tresham left three notable buildings in Northamptonshire. including the extraordinary Rushton Triangular Lodge.
History of food, spices, and Medieval society
Eve Bacon has a passion for spices that were used in the past. She explains where the Medieval person thought they came from and how they illustrated society.
Family History Consultation
Expert John Hanson is offering free 20 minute consultations to help you with your family history.
Grand Open Day
Enjoy the new season at the Cowper & Newton Museum. See all the improvements that have been made thanks to Heritage Lottery funding.
Out of the Mud
This exhibition highlights discoveries made by archaeologists and amateur enthusiasts, and features finds from the Bancroft Roman Villa, the Secret Garden and Bradwell Abbey.
Browne Willis and William Cole
Browne Willis (1682-1760) and The Reverend William Cole, Rector to St Mary’s Church (1753-1768), were good friends, Willis was particularly known for his zealous ‘beautifying of St Mary’s Church’ in honour of his parents.
St Mary’s Church, Bletchley
Sunday, 10th March 2019
Becoming Queen Victoria
Eve Bacon transforms into an uncanny representation of the queen.