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November

Buckinghamshire History Festival: An Introduction to House History

2024-10-15T15:14:03+01:00

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 [...]

Buckinghamshire History Festival: An Introduction to House History2024-10-15T15:14:03+01:00

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Victorian Crime and Punishment

2024-10-15T16:07:50+01:00

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 [...]

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Victorian Crime and Punishment2024-10-15T16:07:50+01:00

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Judges Lodgings Tour

2024-10-15T16:10:03+01:00

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 [...]

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Judges Lodgings Tour2024-10-15T16:10:03+01:00

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Historic Corn Milling Day

2024-10-15T14:50:12+01:00

Come and discover how the miller plied his trade 200 years ago in Quainton Windmill. See how the mill worked, how the mill has been restored, and how corn was ground – dependant on the wind of course! This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Quainton Windmill is one of only 40 working [...]

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Historic Corn Milling Day2024-10-15T14:50:12+01:00

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Archive Drop-In at The Space

2024-10-28T17:31:21+00:00

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 [...]

Buckinghamshire History Festival: Archive Drop-In at The Space2024-10-28T17:31:21+00:00

Buckinghamshire History Festival: The History of Bletchley Park

2024-11-06T13:36:30+00:00

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 [...]

Buckinghamshire History Festival: The History of Bletchley Park2024-11-06T13:36:30+00:00

Christmas at Waddesdon

2024-11-08T16:30:27+00:00

This Christmas be spirited away to a magical wonderland at Waddesdon. The Manor and grounds will be transformed again with captivating new festive displays and decorations, promising to surprise and delight with our most enchanting Christmas experience yet. Inspired by the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, Waddesdon will be an immersive experience. Enjoy beautifully [...]

Christmas at Waddesdon2024-11-08T16:30:27+00:00

Children’s Half-Term Workshop: Create a Collage

2024-10-28T17:49:06+00:00

Age 7 - 11 years Young artists can brush up their painting and drawing skills this October half term in this class with art tutor Lindsey Grexhammer. Using paint, oil pastels, watercolour pencils, coloured pencils and collage the children will produce a rainforest artwork. WHAT TO BRING Please bring an apron or old [...]

Children’s Half-Term Workshop: Create a Collage2024-10-28T17:49:06+00:00
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