Please check with the organiser that an event listed below is going ahead, especially if travelling any distance.
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
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
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
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
How to get started with your family history. Held in the Summer Marquee. Ticket £4.00. Book in advance.
Cowper & Newton Museum
Facebook has many pages dedicated to localities, names, industries, military and more topics as well as many genealogy groups.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
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
The second in a series of history talks hosted by MKCDC in aid of CLASP Archaeology. £5.00 per person on the door, cash only please.
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Meet in Newport Pagnell. Walk across the fields – all flat, but crossing two fields which might have livestock in them. 2 miles.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Enjoy an evening talk by Elaine, Lead gardener of the Summer House garden. Price (£5.00 and a donation) to include a glass of Pimms.
Cowper & Newton Museum
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