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SUMMARY:Stories from the Archives [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Callum\, our Community Engagement Officer\, as he takes you on an exclusive tour of the archives and reveals some of the exciting stories that have been hiding in our collection. \nWith royal charters\, secret journals\, and rare photographs on display\, who knows what you’ll discover? \nTours will last around 1.5 hours and have plenty of time for questions. \nThis tour is fully booked! Check our What’s On page to see the other tours that are still available.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/stories-from-the-archives/
LOCATION:Buckinghamshire Archives\, Buckinghamshire Archives\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T084326Z
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SUMMARY:So\, what do you actually do? – An Introduction to Archives
DESCRIPTION:Buckinghamshire History Festival is run by Buckinghamshire Archives\, but what actually is an archive? \nJoin us in this online introductory talk where we’ll explain what an archive is\, what it is that we do all day\, and how you can use us to help in your own research. \nThis talk is hosted online on Microsoft Teams and free to join\, but spaces must be booked in advance. Email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your place. \nAn invitation link will be sent a few days before the event.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/so-what-do-you-actually-do-an-introduction-to-archives/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T094009Z
CREATED:20260624T094009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T094009Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Palaeography
DESCRIPTION:How do you read historical handwriting? \nJoin the archive team for this free workshop on palaeography – the skill of deciphering the written text of the past. This workshop is especially suitable for people researching using original documents from the 16th to 19th centuries who want to enhance their studies\, but no prior experience is required. \nPlaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The workshop takes place in person at Aylesbury Library. \nEmail archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your free space.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/an-introduction-to-palaeography-2/
LOCATION:Aylesbury Library\, Aylesbury Library\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260706T142534Z
CREATED:20260706T142534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T142534Z
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SUMMARY:WPC1
DESCRIPTION:In 1945\, Olive Kemp became WPC1 – the first woman police constable in Buckinghamshire. She quickly made the news thanks to her accomplishments and commendations… but the story the press told of her career isn’t quite the truth. \nNow living in retirement\, Olive finds herself looking back at the landmarks in her career\, and the legacy of what it meant to be WPC1. \nBased on true local history\, this new one-act play is produced by QPAC’s award-winning in-house storytelling company Unbound. \nWritten by Dario Knight\nDirected by Lilly Connors \nBook your tickets by clicking here!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/wpc1/
LOCATION:Queens Park Arts Centre\, Queens Park Arts Centre\, Queens Park\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP21 7RT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T113000
DTSTAMP:20261029T083110Z
CREATED:20260105T103515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T083110Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from the Archives
DESCRIPTION:Join Callum\, our Community Engagement Officer\, as he takes you on an exclusive tour of the archives and reveals some of the exciting stories that have been hiding in our collection. \nWith royal charters\, secret journals\, and rare photographs on display\, who knows what you’ll discover? \nTours will last around 1.5 hours and have plenty of time for questions. \nSpaces are very limited\, so make sure you book your free space before it goes! Please email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your spot.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/stories-from-the-archives-2/
LOCATION:Buckinghamshire Archives\, Buckinghamshire Archives\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T155000
DTSTAMP:20260928T095447Z
CREATED:20260928T095447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T095447Z
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SUMMARY:Iggy Across the Seas of Time
DESCRIPTION:How might the fossil of Iggy the Ichthyosaur have been interpreted if it had been discovered in another time? \nThroughout human history\, people have uncovered bones of ancient creatures and tried to make sense of them through myths and legends. Taking place in the ancient gallery of Milton Keynes Museum\, this storytelling performance presents three mythic tales from ancient traditions that imagine different lives for Iggy. \nJoin us afterwards to learn more about ancient interpretations of fossils and creativity in museums\, and to draw or write your own version of Iggy’s story. \n  \nPre-booking is essential to ensure free access to the venue. \nPerformances take place at: \n11:30am – 11:50am \n12:30pm – 12:50pm \n2:30pm – 2:50pm \n3:30pm – 3:50pm \nTo book your free space\, click here. \n  \n\n\nHosted by Theatre of the Gentle Furies\, The Open University\, and Milton Keynes Museum. \nThis event is part of Being Human Festival\, the UK’s national festival of the humanities\, taking place 5-14 November 2026. Led by the School of Advanced Study\, University of London\, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information please see beinghumanfestival.org.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/iggy-across-the-seas-of-time/
LOCATION:Milton Keynes Museum\, McConnell Drive\, Wolverton\, Milton Keynes\, Buckinghamshire\, MK12 5EL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260929T095607Z
CREATED:20260105T103640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T095607Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from the Archives [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Callum\, our Community Engagement Officer\, as he takes you on an exclusive tour of the archives and reveals some of the exciting stories that have been hiding in our collection. \nWith royal charters\, secret journals\, and rare photographs on display\, who knows what you’ll discover? \nTours will last around 1.5 hours and have plenty of time for questions. \nThis tour is fully booked! Check our What’s On page to see the other tours that are still available.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/stories-from-the-archives-3/
LOCATION:Buckinghamshire Archives\, Buckinghamshire Archives\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260706T142743Z
CREATED:20260706T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T142743Z
UID:5404-1794079800-1794087000@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:WPC1
DESCRIPTION:In 1945\, Olive Kemp became WPC1 – the first woman police constable in Buckinghamshire. She quickly made the news thanks to her accomplishments and commendations… but the story the press told of her career isn’t quite the truth. \nNow living in retirement\, Olive finds herself looking back at the landmarks in her career\, and the legacy of what it meant to be WPC1. \nBased on true local history\, this new one-act play is produced by QPAC’s award-winning in-house storytelling company Unbound. \nWritten by Dario Knight\nDirected by Lilly Connors \nBook your tickets by clicking here!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/wpc1-2/
LOCATION:Queens Park Arts Centre\, Queens Park Arts Centre\, Queens Park\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP21 7RT\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WPC1-Draft-Tile.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260917T080352Z
CREATED:20260917T080352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T080352Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Corn Milling Day
DESCRIPTION: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 – dependent on the wind of course! \nThis event is free\, but donations are appreciated. \nQuainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic mills in the country\, so don’t miss this opportunity to see this piece of history in action!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/historic-corn-milling-day-2/
LOCATION:Quainton Windmill\, Quainton Windmill\, The Green\, Quainton\, Buckinghamshire\, HP22 4AR\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quainton Windmill Society":MAILTO:enquiries@quaintonwindmill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T203000
DTSTAMP:20261005T144428Z
CREATED:20260617T091829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T144428Z
UID:5372-1794250800-1794256200@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Unsolved Murder of Dr Helen Davidson [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:On 9 November 1966\, local GP Dr Helen Davidson was murdered in Hodgemoor Woods. On the exact date of the 60th anniversary of the unsolved crime\, this talk looks at Helen Davidson’s life before the tragic murder\, the murder and how it was reported\, the possible suspects and the murder’s long term effect on policing in Buckinghamshire. Speaker Pete Healy was a 16-year-old teenager in Amersham at the time of the murder. \nThe talk will be in the Museum’s Woodcock Room which on the first floor\, accessed by a platform lift. There is more information about accessibility in our access statement here. Please get in touch with any queries about accessibility\, or any requirements that we might need to know about to make your visit as straightforward as possible. \nPlease make sure you have checked details before ordering tickets. It is necessary for the museum to charge a cancellation fee of £1 to cover credit card and administration costs. \nThis talk costs £13\, including a glass of wine or a soft drink. \nThis talk is now fully booked!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/the-unsolved-murder-of-dr-helen-davidson/
LOCATION:Amersham Museum\, 49 High Street\, Old Amersham\, Buckinghamshire\, HP7 0DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amersham Museum":MAILTO:info@amershammuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T084920Z
CREATED:20260428T084920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T084920Z
UID:5305-1794322800-1794328200@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Right of Way War
DESCRIPTION:120 years ago\, the people of Wendover marched on Coombe Hill in protest of the fences erected by the new landlord\, Sir John Walton. Two things about the mass trespass are of interest: firstly\, it was massively successful\, and secondly\, almost no one knows about it. \nJoin the Buckinghamshire Archives team for this online talk on the Coombe Hill Mass Trespass\, an important event in the early rights of way movement that the newspapers at the time described as the ‘Right of Way War’. \nThis talk is hosted online on Microsoft Teams and free to join\, but spaces must be booked in advance. Email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your place. \nAn invitation link will be sent a few days before the event.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/the-right-of-way-war/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T081515Z
CREATED:20260709T081515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T081515Z
UID:5420-1794337200-1794340800@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:In Search of St Rumbold - Folklore and Buckingham's Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Who was St Rumbold\, the infant saint said to have spoken at birth\, preached for three days\, and then died? And what can his story tell us about Buckingham’s landscape today? \nThis talk explores the folklore\, history and changing meanings of St Rumbold’s Well\, one of Buckingham’s most overlooked historic sites. Tracing the legend of St Rumbold from its Anglo-Saxon origins through the medieval pilgrimage era and into the present day\, the talk examines how stories become attached to places and how those meanings evolve over time. \nDrawing on folklore studies\, local history and personal fieldwork\, Edward Constantine-Cort investigates the relationship between landscape\, belief and community memory. From possible pre-Christian associations with sacred springs to the decline of the well as a heritage site and the survival of St Rumbold’s name in the modern landscape\, this talk reveals how folklore continues to shape Buckingham’s sense of place. \nPerfect for anyone interested in local history\, folklore\, heritage and the hidden stories embedded in Buckinghamshire’s landscape. \nTo book your free space for this online talk\, send an email to archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/in-search-of-st-rumbold-folklore-and-buckinghams-landscape/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T123000
DTSTAMP:20261029T090858Z
CREATED:20260105T104429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T090858Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from the Archives [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Callum\, our Community Engagement Officer\, as he takes you on an exclusive tour of the archives and reveals some of the exciting stories that have been hiding in our collection. \nWith royal charters\, secret journals\, and rare photographs on display\, who knows what you’ll discover? \nTours will last around 1.5 hours and have plenty of time for questions. \nThis tour is fully booked! Check our What’s On page to see the other tours that are still available.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/stories-from-the-archives-4/
LOCATION:Buckinghamshire Archives\, Buckinghamshire Archives\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PXL_20220830_091231163-edited.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20261022T081852Z
CREATED:20260619T151325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T081852Z
UID:5380-1794510900-1794515400@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mary Does Marlow [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Join Marlow’s very own ‘Mary Shelley’ and her hapless assistant\, Jitters\, for a monstrous town tour and discover its many creepy connections! Penned especially for the darker months\, Mary will entertain you with historical banter and (be very afraid!) even some music! Discover why this quaint riverside town provided the inspiration for her terrifying and mighty gothic masterpiece\, Frankenstein. \nThe tour will start at 7.15pm at the top of Portland Alley\, next to Cote Brasserie. \nThis tour is now fully booked! \nJoin the waiting list for tickets by clicking here!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/mary-does-marlow/
LOCATION:Portland Alley\, West Street End\, Marlow\, Buckinghamshire\, SL7 1RG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Does Marlow":MAILTO:marydoesmarlow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260706T151907Z
CREATED:20260706T151907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T151907Z
UID:5407-1794666600-1794670200@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Since Attlee & Churchill Live: Chequers Confidential
DESCRIPTION:For over a century\, Chequers has served as the official country residence of Britain’s Prime Ministers. Away from the glare of Westminster\, it has been the setting for moments of high politics\, private reflection\, international diplomacy\, and political drama. \nJoin historians and Since Attlee & Churchill co-hosts Lee David Evans and Richard Johnson for a lively journey through the history of Britain’s most famous political retreat. Drawing on their original research\, they will reveal how successive Prime Ministers and members of the government have used Chequers\, from moments of national crisis to weekends of playful relaxation. \nTo book your free ticket\, click here!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/since-attlee-churchill-live-chequers-confidential/
LOCATION:High Wycombe Library\, High Wycombe Library\, 5 Eden Place\, High Wycombe\, Buckinghamshire\, HP11 2DH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T201500
DTSTAMP:20261005T103645Z
CREATED:20261005T103645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T103645Z
UID:5531-1794682800-1794687300@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Aylesbury Ghost Walk
DESCRIPTION:Ghosts\, hangings\, Great Train Robbers and more! Join the Time Traveller as he transports you back into Aylesbury’s past! \n\n\n\nStep into Aylesbury’s darker past…\nGhosts are stirring once again — from haunted inns to shadowy alleyways\, from the spirits of the Great Train Robbers to long-forgotten townsfolk who refuse to rest. Join the Aylesbury Ghost Walk and uncover tales of mystery\, mischief\, and the macabre. \nYour guide will lead you through the heart of the town\, sharing eerie legends and true stories that bring Aylesbury’s past vividly — and chillingly — back to life. Expect surprises\, local folklore\, and a few spine-tingling moments along the way… \n👻 Ghosts\, Great Train Robbers\, and more — history has never been this haunting. \nSuitable for children and adults over the age of 10. Please note that this walk takes place outside\, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing in case of bad weather. Please be aware that the route may include uneven pavements and outdoor walking conditions. \nQuotes from audience members about previous tours: \n“Loved it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟” \n“It was great really enjoyed it thank you” \n“Most enjoyable almost forgot it was raining!” \n“Brilliant as always – informative\, interesting & engaging” \n\n  \nTo book your ticket\, click here!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/aylesbury-ghost-walk-2/
LOCATION:Aylesbury Market Square Clocktower\, Market Square\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 2HZ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T080747Z
CREATED:20260917T080520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T080747Z
UID:5496-1794736800-1794745800@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Historic Corn Milling Day
DESCRIPTION: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 – dependent on the wind of course! \nThis event is free\, but donations are appreciated. \nQuainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic mills in the country\, so don’t miss this opportunity to see this piece of history in action!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/historic-corn-milling-day-3/
LOCATION:Quainton Windmill\, Quainton Windmill\, The Green\, Quainton\, Buckinghamshire\, HP22 4AR\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Quainton-Windmill-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Quainton Windmill Society":MAILTO:enquiries@quaintonwindmill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T160000
DTSTAMP:20261029T085808Z
CREATED:20260520T121533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T085808Z
UID:5337-1794751200-1794758400@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:"Justice?" by Jeff Rozelaar [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Book your ticket for the “public gallery” at the Old Bailey\, for the trial of Derek Bentley and Ruth Ellis. \nHad you been a member of the jury would you have spared them from the hangman’s noose? \nJeff Rozelaar invites you to this documentary drama\, set in the early 1950s\, for these two controversial murder cases that divided the nation. \nThis event is now fully booked!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/justice-by-jeff-rozelaar/
LOCATION:Norman Bragg Studio\, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260105T104603Z
CREATED:20260105T104603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104603Z
UID:5220-1794924000-1794929400@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stories from the Archives
DESCRIPTION:Join Callum\, our Community Engagement Officer\, as he takes you on an exclusive tour of the archives and reveals some of the exciting stories that have been hiding in our collection. \nWith royal charters\, secret journals\, and rare photographs on display\, who knows what you’ll discover? \nTours will last around 1.5 hours and have plenty of time for questions. \nSpaces are very limited\, so make sure you book your free space before it goes! Please email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your spot.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/stories-from-the-archives-5/
LOCATION:Buckinghamshire Archives\, Buckinghamshire Archives\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T094159Z
CREATED:20260624T094159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T094159Z
UID:5390-1795010400-1795017600@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Palaeography
DESCRIPTION:How do you read historical handwriting? \nJoin the archive team for this free workshop on palaeography – the skill of deciphering the written text of the past. This workshop is especially suitable for people researching using original documents from the 16th to 19th centuries who want to enhance their studies\, but no prior experience is required. \nPlaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The workshop takes place in person at Aylesbury Library. \nEmail archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your free space.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/an-introduction-to-palaeography-3/
LOCATION:Aylesbury Library\, Aylesbury Library\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T080012Z
CREATED:20260512T100633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080012Z
UID:5326-1795098600-1795105800@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Right of Way War
DESCRIPTION:120 years ago\, the people of Wendover marched on Coombe Hill in protest of the fences erected by the new landlord\, Sir John Walton. Two things about the mass trespass are of interest: firstly\, it was massively successful\, and secondly\, almost no one knows about it. \nJoin the Buckinghamshire Archives team for this online talk on the Coombe Hill Mass Trespass\, an important event in the early rights of way movement that the newspapers at the time described as the ‘Right of Way War’. \nThis talk is free to attend but there are limited spaces that must be booked in advance. \nTo book your spot\, please contact frances@spokenwordltd.com \nAlternatively\, visit Wendover Community Library and ask one of the volunteers at the counter to add your name to the attendee list.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/the-right-of-way-war-2/
LOCATION:Wendover Community Library\, High Street\, Wendover\, Buckinghamshire\, HP22 6DU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085440Z
CREATED:20260428T085432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T085440Z
UID:5312-1795168800-1795174200@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Right of Way War
DESCRIPTION:120 years ago\, the people of Wendover marched on Coombe Hill in protest of the fences erected by the new landlord\, Sir John Walton. Two things about the mass trespass are of interest: firstly\, it was massively successful\, and secondly\, almost no one knows about it. \nJoin the Buckinghamshire Archives team for this online talk on the Coombe Hill Mass Trespass\, an important event in the early rights of way movement that the newspapers at the time described as the ‘Right of Way War’. \nThis talk is hosted online on Microsoft Teams and free to join\, but spaces must be booked in advance. Email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your place. \nAn invitation link will be sent a few days before the event.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/the-right-of-way-way/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T081818Z
CREATED:20261023T081713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T081818Z
UID:5568-1795264200-1795273200@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mini Zine Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Arium Arts for a zine making workshop and share your\nstories of our local buildings and spaces! These zines will help\nbuild a library for the Building Stories: A Zine Archive project\nthat will be shared across Buckinghamshire in 2027. \nThis fun and creative workshop will look at important buildings\nacross the county through the creation of small booklets using\nstorytelling\, illustration and collage. \nFree – Drop in between 12.30pm-3.30pm – all ages welcome\,\nparental supervision required.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/mini-zine-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Aylesbury Library\, Aylesbury Library\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T090312Z
CREATED:20260709T090312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T090312Z
UID:5426-1795266000-1795269600@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Travellers in the Golden Realm: How Mughal India Connected England to the World
DESCRIPTION:Buckinghamshire holds many connections to the East India Company\, from merchant officials resident in the county to a Company ship named Buckinghamshire. But what were the early foundations of this famous and notorious company? Before the East India Company and the British Empire\, 16th- and 17th-century merchants\, pilgrims and outcasts ventured to the great kingdom of the Mughals in search of better fortunes. This collision of worlds precipitated a tempestuous period of globalisation spanning from the Japanese silver trade to the slave trade in the Americas. \nJoin cultural historian Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami in tracing this early relationship between two nations – one a European pariah and one an Indian superpower – whose cultures remain linked to this day. \nThis free talk will take place at Buckingham Library. To book your space\, email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/travellers-in-the-golden-realm-how-mughal-india-connected-england-to-the-world/
LOCATION:Buckingham Library\, Buckingham Library\, Verney Close\, Buckingham\, Buckinghamshire\, MK18 1JP\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Portrait_of_a_European-1-e1783587491724.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T080711Z
CREATED:20260917T080711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T080711Z
UID:5498-1795341600-1795350600@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Historic Corn Milling Day
DESCRIPTION: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 – dependent on the wind of course! \nThis event is free\, but donations are appreciated. \nQuainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic mills in the country\, so don’t miss this opportunity to see this piece of history in action!
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/historic-corn-milling-day-4/
LOCATION:Quainton Windmill\, Quainton Windmill\, The Green\, Quainton\, Buckinghamshire\, HP22 4AR\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quainton Windmill Society":MAILTO:enquiries@quaintonwindmill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260105T104815Z
CREATED:20260105T104815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104815Z
UID:5223-1795604400-1795609800@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stories from the Archives
DESCRIPTION:Join Callum\, our Community Engagement Officer\, as he takes you on an exclusive tour of the archives and reveals some of the exciting stories that have been hiding in our collection. \nWith royal charters\, secret journals\, and rare photographs on display\, who knows what you’ll discover? \nTours will last around 1.5 hours and have plenty of time for questions. \nSpaces are very limited\, so make sure you book your free space before it goes! Please email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your spot.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/stories-from-the-archives-6/
LOCATION:Buckinghamshire Archives\, Buckinghamshire Archives\, Walton Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UU\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PXL_20220830_091231163-edited.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T160000
DTSTAMP:20261005T144255Z
CREATED:20261005T131715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T144255Z
UID:5536-1795608000-1795622400@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:St Catherine's Day Bobbin Lacemaking
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 25th November to see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action as our lacemakers mark St Catherine’s Day. Known as Cattern’s Day\, lacemakers traditionally celebrated their patron saint’s feast day with a special cake\, hot pot\, and rituals to start the use of their candle block and globes to light their work during the winter months. \nOur volunteer lacemakers will demonstrate how bobbin lace is made. There will be a chance to give it a go yourself\, ask questions\, and learn about the history of bobbin lacemaking in Amersham. All welcome\, normal museum entrance fee applies.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/st-catherines-day-bobbin-lacemaking/
LOCATION:Amersham Museum\, 49 High Street\, Old Amersham\, Buckinghamshire\, HP7 0DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amersham Museum":MAILTO:info@amershammuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T135224Z
CREATED:20260601T135020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T135224Z
UID:5349-1795703400-1795708800@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stony Stratford and the Archive
DESCRIPTION:Join Callum\, the Community Engagement Officer from Buckinghamshire Archives\, for a talk on what their upcoming move means for Stony Stratford and what pieces of local history are in the archive collection. Callum will also be sharing some broader highlights from the collection and have historic images of the town on display. \nThis talk is run in collaboration with The Stony Last Thursday History Society\, and is free to attend.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/stony-stratford-and-the-archive/
LOCATION:Stony Stratford Library\, 5-7 Church Street\, Stony Stratford\, Buckinghamshire\, MK11 1BD\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T135123Z
CREATED:20260106T084519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T135123Z
UID:5232-1795775400-1795779000@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:So\, what do you actually do? – An Introduction to Archives
DESCRIPTION:Buckinghamshire History Festival is run by Buckinghamshire Archives\, but what actually is an archive? \nJoin us in this online introductory talk where we’ll explain what an archive is\, what it is that we do all day\, and how you can use us to help in your own research. \nThis talk is hosted online on Microsoft Teams and free to join\, but spaces must be booked in advance. Email archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to secure your place. \nAn invitation link will be sent a few days before the event.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/5232/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buckinghamshire Archives":MAILTO:archives@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T213000
DTSTAMP:20261009T104020Z
CREATED:20261009T100055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T104020Z
UID:5552-1795809600-1795815000@histfestbucks.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Development of Princes Risborough Railway (A Complex History)\, The First 100 Years
DESCRIPTION:The talk will describe the development of Princes Risborough Railway station from it opening in 1862 as an small intermediate station on a branch line from Maidenhead to Thame\, to the expansion and rebuilding to a major junction station in 1906 and its decline in the 1960s. The talk contains many unpublished photographs\, drawings and maps. Although Risborough is the main core of the talk the immediate adjacent stations will be covered\, Saunderton\, Monks Risborough\, and Bledlow. \nDue to the limited number of seats\, please reserve a place by emailing bigcheeseplant@gmail.com. \nTickets are £3\, payable on the door.
URL:https://histfestbucks.co.uk/whats-on/the-development-of-princes-risborough-railway-a-complex-history/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall\, Church Lane\, Princes Risborough\, Buckinghamshire\, HP27 9AW\, United Kingdom
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