Grandad’s War
Herbert Barnes’s story has been researched using public records and family archives by his grandson Ted Barnes.
Yardley Gobion History Group
Thursday, 6th February 2024
Speaker meetings
The CWGC: an introduction to the history and ongoing work of the Commission
Mike Chapman is a speaker and volunteer from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 7.45 pm refreshments for an 8.00 pm start. Non-members £3.00.
Bow Brickhill History Society
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
An Emigration Story
John Flewin relates the stories of the first families to settle on Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada and tells of the legacy they left behind.
Bucks Family History Society
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
Traditional customs
Speaker: Barry Goodman. A handful of quirky English customs in story, song and pictures. £4.00 for non-members..
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tuesday, 4th February 2025
Broken pots, mending lives: the archaeology of Operation Nightingale
Operation Nightingale is an initiative to assist the recovery of military personnel and veterans by getting them involved in archaeological investigations.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 4th February 2025
Internment during WWI of Arnold Clark
Rebecca Clark will talk about the research of her grandfather-in-law Arnold Clark, who was interned in Norway during WWI.
Bucks Family History Society
Friday, 31st January 2025
Best foot forward
Kevin Varty provides a fascinating insight into the production and supply of artificial limbs, and how the First World War changed everything!
Potterspury History Group
Wednesday, 29th January 2025
Talk and book signing: Christian Jennings
Decrypting Domino, used to encipher secret messages about the Final Solution, was one of Bletchley Park’s less well-known wartime achievements.
Bletchley Park
Saturday, 25th January 2025
The World War 1 Hospital at Wrest Park
Bron Herbert offered his country house for use as a hospital in August 1914. Bron’s sister, Nan Herbert, took up the position of Matron in February 1915.
North Crawley Historical Society
Friday, 24th January 2025
Lost to the waves: the study of the Greek and Roman harbours of Crete
Michael Curtis, Honorary Fellow, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester. He is Chair of Northamptonshire Archaeological Society.
Olney Archaeological Society