The History of Toys
Roger Brown, former brand manager at Mettoy in Northampton, will speak on some of the toys we remember from our childhood. £3.00 for non-members.
Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
Speaker meetings
The Gunpowder Plot
Christine Rowe returns to tell the story, including Northamptonshire characters who were involved and used Watling Street as their route to London.
Potterspury History Group
Bess of Hardwick, an Elizabethan survivor
Jean Yates talks about Bess of Hardwick’s Cavendish family, Cardinal Wolsey and their links to Dunstable. Non-members £3.00.
Bow Brickhill History Society
History of Postcards
This presentation by Roger Young looks at postcards – their history, their effect upon British culture and their key part in genealogical research.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Women on the Cusp of Power: climbing the political ladder
Linda McDougall is the author of Westminster Women, Marcia Williams: The Life and Times of Baroness Falkender and Cherie: The Perfect Life of Mrs Blair.
Olney Archaeological Society
Gunpowder Treason and Plot
Speaker: Geoff Morris. £4.00 for non-members.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Evenley Wood Garden: A new chapter
Daniel Winter will give an outline of how the gardens began and will include details on some of the notable plantings and specimens within the collection.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Wartime Volunteer Medics
Ian Waller’s talk looks at the work and records left for VADs, Friends Ambulance Unit, FANY and various nursing organisations.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Theatre In Northampton
Featuring the town’s first know theatre in a barn, the theatre across the road where Charlie Chaplin worked to the four theatres in one at the Derngate.
Roade Local History Society
The Great War Miscellany
This seminar features an excellent line-up of speakers on a variety of topics. Tickets £30.00. Buffet lunch included, plus tea, coffee and biscuits.
Milton Keynes Western Front Association