Lynn Turner will explore the fascinating development of intercontinental communications in the first half of the 20th century. National Museum of Computing
Steve Dimmer will examine its journey through its conception, manufacture, triumphant launch and catastrophic maiden voyage. Yardley Gobion History Group
A talk about Robert Fitzroy, the extraordinary story of the boy who grew up in Potterspury and went on to sail the Beagle for Darwin. Bow Brickhill History Society
A tale of shoemakers, butchers, bakers and candlestick makers, Dick Whittington and his cat, cordwainers in London and connections with Northampton. Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Finds of cariot burials in Britain are rare, virtually all in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and the persons interred were presumably wealthy notables. Olney Archaeological Society
The Works is the local name for the Railway Carriage Works in Wolverton. The Wolverton Works has been in existence for over 150 years. Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Join a walk around the village, guided by a local resident. Please wear flat soled shoes, as a lot of the paths are cobbled. Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Join Museum volunteers to discover all that goes on behind the scenes to keep the Museum’s treasures in tip top condition for visitors to enjoy. Cowper & Newton Museum
Vic Johnson was evacuated from London to Roade during the Blitz. Joining up when of age, he found himself in Burma facing the Japanese army. Roade Local History Society