WW1 codebreaking by Unit MI1b
Tens of thousands of wireless and cable messages sent by Germany and its allies were intercepted by the British, who then broke the codes and ciphers.
Western Front Association Milton Keynes Branch
Speaker meetings
On Foot in the Intelligence Zone – The Many Voices of the Whaddon Web
Alan Biggins’s talk is about The Whaddon Web – MI6’s wartime communications sites spread across 20 locations, mainly in North Buckinghamshire.
Milton Keynes Aviation Society
The big three in Florence: Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael
The beginning of the sixteenth century in Florence was an exhilarating place for an artist to work, brimming with new ideas and approaches.
Arts Society North Bucks
Volunteering at the Northamptonshire Records Office
Lesley Armstrong will talk about her role as a volunteer. A fascinating insight into the work carried out at the Northamptonshire Records Office.
Towcester and District Local History Society
When the land ships came to town
This illustrated talk by Helen Frost brings to life the fascinating story of the ‘Tank Banks’ that toured the country during the Great War.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
France under the Occupation
Dr Seán Lang is a senior lecturer in history at the University of Cambridge with a particular interest in the British Empire.
Olney Archaeological Society
Some English customs, games and festivals
An archaeological and historical approach to what we do, when and why we do it at certain times of the year. Speaker: Prof. Stephen Upex.
Olney Archaeological Society
Pantomime: when the Fairy’s over 50
In this amusing lecture Tyler Butterworth will talk about the seemingly happy world of professional, family pantomime – and what it’s really like.
Arts Society North Bucks
A Magic Lantern and German Christmas
Kevin Varty will bring his collection of magic lantern slides, showing how the Germans might have entertained themselves at Christmas.
Towcester and District Local History Society
RAF Bomber Command in WW2: The People
Chris Brockbank will be speaking about a wide variety of intriguing tales. His sources were members of Bomber Command aircrew and ground personnel.
Milton Keynes Aviation Society