John Singer Sargent: the private radical
Gavin Plumley’s lecture sets Singer Sargent’s work in its historical and social context and explores the details of his life.
Arts Society North Bucks
Speaker meetings
The Gunpowder Plot
Peter Stratton will tell of the little-known details of conspiracy and mayhem with Guy Fawkes and his co-schemers including those from the local area
Towcester and District Local History Society
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
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