Queen Eleanor of Castile: a cycle through history
Andy Tennet’s presentation covers the life and influence of Queen Eleanor of Castile, her links to Northampton and her impact.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Speaker meetings
Windmill Street: The street that never was
We are all familiar with the names of our grid roads such as Saxon Street but how were they chosen? Which names were considered but not used?
Wolverton & District Archaeological and Historical Society
The Great Geranium Robbery
In 1795 rare plants were stolen from Daniel Grimwood’s nursery grounds including some newly introduced geraniums and ericas from South Africa.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
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
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
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
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
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
Internment during WWI of Arnold Clarke
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
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