Join Callum, our Community Engagement Officer, as he takes you on a tour of the archives and reveals some of the exciting stories that have been hiding in our collection. With royal charters, secret journals, and rare photographs on display, who knows what you’ll discover? Tours will last around an hour and have plenty of […]
Join Chearsley Historical Society for this presentation by Dr David Kenyon, a senior historian at Bletchley Park, who’ll tell us about the key role played by their code-breakers in achieving victory for the Allies in WW2. Bletchley Park housed the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) and was responsible for breaking the secret codes of […]
https://www.visitaylesbury.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-Space-1.jpg Curious about what we do as an archive? Ever wanted to see what a wax seal from Henry VIII’s looks like? We’ll be visiting The Space in Friars Square with a few highlights from our collection, ready to answer your archive questions. This event is completely free to attend and booking isn’t required – […]
Join former County Archivist Roger Bettridge in this tour of Aylesbury’s Judges Lodgings. The tour will cover information about the architect, paintings, the furniture, and lots of other snippets of history. The Judges Lodgings was built in 1849-50 by E.B. Lamb to provide accommodation for the Assize judges on their visits to Aylesbury. It is […]
Join Daniel Williams, County Archivist, in this exciting talk on Victorian Crime and Punishment. This event promises to be an informative and engaging opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of crime and punishment during the Victorian era. Come along and gain an insight into the social and cultural context surrounding crime during this time, […]
Join our archives team as they give you a quick guide on how to research the history of your house. You’ll learn how to search for answers through a variety of sources, all with their expert guidance. From architectural mysteries to drainage plans, there’s plenty for you to discover about the places in which we […]
https://www.visitaylesbury.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Victorian-Crime-and-Punishment-Online.webp Join Daniel Williams, County Archivist, in this exciting online talk on Victorian Crime and Punishment. This event promises to be an informative and engaging opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of crime and punishment during the Victorian era. Come along and gain an insight into the social and cultural context surrounding crime during […]
https://www.visitaylesbury.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Archive-Your-Story-1024x768.webp What would you say to the people of Buckinghamshire in the future? Here at Buckinghamshire Archives we look after the memories of Buckinghamshire going back 800 years. As part of Buckinghamshire History Festival, we’re looking for stories from children and young people across Buckinghamshire to make sure they’re looked after in the county record […]
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