A History of School Meals in Britain
This talk explores how policy, practice, and lived experience have shaped school dining across the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Thursday, 19th November 2026
MKHA Members’ Meeting
Speaker meetings
Conference celebrating Milton Keynes 60th Birthday
Milton Keynes Heritage Association is helping to celebrate the City’s milestone 60th birthday by hosting a conference at the Central Library.
Saturday, 23rd January 2027
On your Doorstep, Aylesbury
We can learn a lot from the past and how our ancestors lived, loved, fought and died – evidence is still visible, often in unlikely places.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Wednesday, 2nd December 2026
The Melsonby hoards: Chariots and Power in Iron Age Britain
In 1845 the Stanwick Hoard, was found at Melsonby in North Yorkshire. The Melsonby Hoard was found by an amateur metal-detectorist in December 2021.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 1st December 2026
A History of Britain in 10 Mistakes
Speaker: Geoff Morris. £4.00 for non-members. Tea/coffee are available for purchase.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tuesday, 1st December 2026
DNA: Getting started with and using genetic genealogy
Andrew Redfern has been working with his DNA results since 2016 to verify his family tree as well as solve some “unknown” matches.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Friday, 27th November 2026
Northamptonshire Regiments and the life of Edgar Mobbs
Graham McKechnie will recount the life of Edgar Mobbs, a superstar of rugby who captained both Northampton Saints and England.
Potterspury History Group
Wednesday, 25th November 2026
MK Archaeology Day
Family Friendly Activities 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Afternoon: Archaeology in MK Past & Present. The event is free and open to all.
Milton Keynes City Council
Saturday, 21st November 2026
Grandad’s War – the story of an English Tommy 1915-19
Ernest Barnes was a private in the 2nd Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. The 18 year old Ernest arrived in France on 1st June 1915.
Western Front Association Milton Keynes Branch
Friday, 20th November 2026
Tales from the Auction Room
Speaker: Evan Willison. He has many tales to tell from his life working at the Auction Rooms at Woburn.
North Crawley Historical Society
Friday, 20th November 2026