In Search of Britain’s Oldest Pubs
The speaker is Dr James Wright of Triskele Heritage. Remote lecturer.
Olney Archaeological Society
Speaker meetings
The History of Chandos Hall
On the outside of the building is a plaque, which explains that this former chapel became the local Oddfellows Friendly Society branch headquarters.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tea Tasters, Two Spoons
Giles Oakley and Mark Lawson. The job advert read Trainee tea taster wanted – must be prepared to travel the world. Quiz, tea tasting, and tea to buy.
Milton Keynes National Trust Association
History Of Toys
Roger Brown, former brand manager at Mettoy in Northampton, will speak on some of the toys we remember from our childhood.
Yardley Gobion History Group
Magic Lantern Show
With Kevin Varty, a member of the Magic Lantern Society. Followed by a short presentation of Potterspury Entertainment in Years Gone By.
Potterspury History Group
Kino and Kinder: A family’s journey in the shadow of the Holocaust
Kino and Kinder is the history of Dr Vivien Sieber’s family and those they helped (1880 – 2020). Kino and Kinder is her first book, published in 2023.
The National Museum of Computing
Puzzle Pictures
David Marsh’s talk looks at a series of paintings from the 16th to 18th centuries which feature gardens, and helps the audience see beyond the obvious.
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
India’s Great War
Speaker: Adam Prime. Dr Prime’s main area of research is the Indian Army, in particular the British officer corps.
Western Front Association Milton Keynes Branch
Blame it on Dora
The Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) was passed on 8 August 1914, four days after we entered the First World War. It gave the government wide-ranging powers.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
The Incredible Life of Brigadier John Tiltman
Join Tiltman’s grandson Anthony Denzer online for a unique perspective on a talented codebreaker involved in some of history’s greatest events.
The National Museum of Computing