The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John von Neumann
In this virtual talk discover the remarkable life of this revolutionary mathematical genius, who was key to the development of the computer.
The National Museum of Computing
Speaker meetings
Death in the Pot
Speaker: Geoff Morris. £3 for non-members. Sit socially distanced where possible. At present the Society cannot offer refreshments.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Morocco
A lecture by Ray and Jenny Rowlson, professional photographers and travellers worldwide. Live at the Olney Centre and also available via Zoom.
Olney Archaeological Society
Curiouser and curiouser: the life and works of Lewis Carroll
This lecture by Robert Askew explores the enigma of this paradoxical figure with particular reference to his most popular works.
Arts Society North Bucks
My 30 year career with the Northamptonshire Police Force
Andy Tennet focuses on some of the more challenging investigations he led as a Detective Inspector and his years spent on the Homicide and Major Crime Team.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: Hollywood’s Most Glamorous Studio
A Zoom lecture by Dr Colin Shindler, author of books on British and American social history, and writer and presenter of documentaries for BBC TV.
Olney Archaeological Society
The Twelve Days of Christmas
In this lecture-recital Peter Medhurst explores the wealth of Christmas music, traditions and curious legends that are connected with them.
Arts Society North Bucks
Forgotten Air VCs of the Great War
Jim Nicolson will detail the stories of just four of the aviator VC recipients with accounts of the actions for which they were awarded their decoration.
Western Front Association (Milton Keynes Branch)
Dickens and The Creation of a Christmas Carol
How A Christmas Carol was written and how it influenced generations to embrace Christmas as the most important celebration of the year.
Towcester and District Local History Society
Peter Kornicki
Peter Kornicki will explore the simultaneous Japanese attacks on British Malaya and the US naval base, Pearl Harbor, in 1941.
Bletchley Park