Behind Enemy Lines
Join bestselling author and former war reporter Damien Lewis for an afternoon exploring the extraordinary true story of SAS Captain Lewis ‘Archie’ Gibson.
Bletchley Park
Saturday, 7th November 2026
Speaker meetings
The Intelligence Zone: the Many Voices of Bletchley Park
It is a tale of generals, spies and saboteurs, revealing how our area has always been at the forefront of communications and intrigue.
Buckingham Old Gaol
Friday, 6th November 2026
Stowe Gardens
Speaker Barry Smith. Barry’s talks often cover the restoration, trees, and history of the National Trust property. £4.00 for non-members.
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
Thursday, 5th November 2026
Building Buckingham: How the Town has Grown from Earliest Times until the Great Fire
Speaker: Mike Ghirelli. £3.00 for non-members.
Tingewick Historical Society
Wednesday, 4th November 2026
An Intriguing Evening with Retired Scotland Yard Superintendent Stephen Parker
Stephen Parker takes us into the murky world of murder and mayhem, with real-life stories including crime scene photos. Tickets are £10.00 per person.
Buckingham Old Gaol
Wednesday, 4th November 2026
Christmas in Khaki 1914-1918
This talk by Kate Wills is about the messages and images from each Christmas of the Great War in turn, from the soldiers and nurses away on active service.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Wednesday, 4th November 2026
Mother’s just planted petunias
Kevin Varty will take us on a nostalgic look at forgotten comedy records of the 50s and 60s, revisiting the days of 7 inch singles.
Bow Brickhill History Society
Wednesday, 4th November 2026
The Vikings, their Impact and Legacy
Speaker: Prof David Griffiths, School of Archaeology, University of Oxford, Director of Research. Remote lecturer. £4.00 visitors.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
Tales from the Auction Rooms – Part 2
Speaker: Evan Willison. He has many tales to tell from his life working at the Auction Rooms at Woburn. £4.00 for non-members.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
How Far Did Your Ancestor Travel?
Zoom talk on how far did our ancestors migrate within the UK before the advent of the railways and what type of people were they?
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Friday, 30th October 2026