If you haven't visited for a while, or perhaps you've never been, January is the perfect time to check out Discover Bucks Museum with 50% off adult day entry tickets for the entire month! Plus, kids go free! Explore Buckinghamshire’s Past: Step back in time and explore the story of the people and landscapes [...]
In this Tea and Talk join Nina our Keeper of Social History, to dive into the fascinating world of mystery objects from our social history collections. Some will feel familiar, while others may spark curiosity as you discover items that were once part of everyday life but seem strange and unfamiliar to our [...]
In this Tea and Talk join Arwen Wood our Finds Liaison Officer to learn more about The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). This is a national scheme run through the British Museum, and the Buckinghamshire post is based at Discover Bucks Museum. The scheme records individual objects found by members of the public, and [...]
In this Tea and Talk join Brett Thorn, our Keeper of Archaeology as he looks at some of the most interesting recent Treasure acquisitions, and how the Portable Antiquities Scheme, and the Treasure process help us to save these beautiful pieces of the county’s heritage. From Bronze Age gold bracelets to Tudor love rings, [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever wanted to hold a Paralympic torch? Or maybe you’d love to try out blind football? Well, now you can! The National Paralympic Heritage Trust are hosting a drop-in session at Aylesbury Library, bringing Paralympic history to our community. We’ll be showcasing new objects from our handling collection for all to enjoy, [...]
Colossus machines – the world’s first electronic, digital computers – had a single purpose: to help decipher the Lorenz-encrypted messages between Hitler and his generals during World War II. The information gleaned from the decrypted messages is widely acknowledged to have shortened the war by many months, saving tens of thousands of lives. [...]
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 [...]
A brand-new set of stories inspired by a local legend: John Bigg, the Dinton Hermit. Discover the tale of the man who’s rumoured to have beheaded Charles I, and who went into hiding in Dinton, Bucks. From tales of historical conflicts to mysterious travellers and ghostly goings-on, this special storytelling show is an [...]
On Friday 15th November at 12:30pm, we’re giving you the chance to find out more about one of our most ambitious projects to date. In 2023, the NPHT embarked on a five year strategy, aimed at becoming ‘Seamlessly Inclusive’. Our mission is to make Paralympic history accessible to all, and create resources in collaboration [...]
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