Buckinghamshire History Festival
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. 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 […]
MK Archaeology returns on Saturday the 1st of November, 10am to 4pm in the Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes. This free event will feature talks on archaeology in MK and further afield, plus stands, displays, and activities from local groups and societies. Activities and Exhibitions in the Morning (10am – 12:30) MK East […]
In 2024, a routine cataloguing project in the Waddesdon Archive uncovered something quite extraordinary. An ordinary archive box was revealed to contain a collection of 229 letters and papers written or signed by some of the greatest and most influential figures of the last 500 years. And now a curated selection of these artefacts, many […]
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. 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 […]
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! This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Quainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic […]
In 2024, a routine cataloguing project in the Waddesdon Archive uncovered something quite extraordinary. An ordinary archive box was revealed to contain a collection of 229 letters and papers written or signed by some of the greatest and most influential figures of the last 500 years. And now a curated selection of these artefacts, many […]
Amersham Museum presents this fascinating walk, led by a guide, around old Amersham. Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in and shaped the town in the past. Early history of Amersham Local patronage and its influence Parish church and its rectors Brewery and the maltings Town Mill and […]
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 - just […]
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. 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 […]
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for this free tour of Buckingham Cemetery. Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF). https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/ MEETING POINT is just inside the gates. During this tour we will talk […]
Join award winning novelist Carolyn Kirby in this illustrated talk which covers her twelve-year journey researching and writing When We Fall. The novel was inspired by women pilots of the Second World War. Carolyn's illustrated talk explores the lives of four of these remarkable women, including record-breaker Amy Johnson who lost her life whilst flying for Air Transport Auxiliary, […]
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for this free tour of Halton (St Michael) Churchyard. Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF). https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/ MEETING POINT is inside the main gate for the churchyard on […]
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! This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Quainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic […]
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for this free tour of Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery. Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF). https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/ MEETING POINT at the main cemetery entrance off Manor Road. The […]
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. 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 […]
“Uplifting and captivating dance...” Dew Dance brings a compelling evening of professional contemporary dance to the heart of High Wycombe. The evening will feature the premiere of Dew Dance's latest work, plus performances by other exciting Buckinghamshire-based dance companies. Come to the Water - Dew Dance premieres powerful contemporary dance theatre exploring the human search […]
A talk by local historian Eleanor Phillips Come with us as we take you through the Chilterns on a journey of the paranormal, visiting towns, villages and lonely countryside from High Wycombe to Hemel Hempstead. Tickets cost £6 per person. Book your space by clicking here. This is event is now sold out!
Buckinghamshire History Festival is run by Buckinghamshire Archives, but what actually is an archive? Join 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. This talk is hosted online on Microsoft Teams and […]
The archives team will be visiting Amersham Museum and bringing some of their favourite Amersham documents with them! Pop along and learn a little about local history, examine historic photographs, and get to grips with some wax seals. Entrance to this event is included in your admission into the museum.
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! This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Quainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic […]
Join the AHRC ‘Music, Heritage, Place’ project as we explore new discoveries of early modern music in Buckinghamshire archives. The 'Music, Heritage, Place' team is uncovering the musical heritage from 1550 to 1850 held in local archives across England. A collaboration between Royal Holloway University of London and Newcastle University, the project is cataloguing these […]
In this guided walk, hear about High Wycombe as a Rotten Borough, discover the world renowned institution that started life here in 1799, and visit the Guildhall where the Town Council met for 175 years until 1932. This walk begins under the Guildhall for a flat walk along the High Street. This covers about 150 […]
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. 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 […]
Stay in your seats and go on a pub crawl in and around Bourne End. Step back in time to see the pubs of yesteryear. Do you remember the Blacksmith's Arms in Well End or the Anchor in Wooburn? What was the Firefly originally called? Which pub did Pink Floyd drink in? Take a trip […]
How do you read historical handwriting? Join 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 […]
March 1845. The father of Sarah Hart's children stands accused of murder. The last day of John Tawell's trial approaches, and the press, public interest, and history are already swirling around them. Now, it is time for Hart to return to Tawell's side in his cell, in preparation for the final reckoning. Only she can […]
Join David Lane, local railway historian, for an illustrated talk on the complex history of the eight or is it nine railway stations that have served Aylesbury! Using maps, photographs, and drawings, David Lane has researched and brought together from primary sources how the railways evolved in Aylesbury from the original branch lines to a […]
March 1845. The father of Sarah Hart's children stands accused of murder. The last day of John Tawell's trial approaches, and the press, public interest, and history are already swirling around them. Now, it is time for Hart to return to Tawell's side in his cell, in preparation for the final reckoning. Only she can […]
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! This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Quainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic […]
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. With royal charters, secret journals, and rare photographs on display, who knows what you'll discover? Tours will last around an hour and have […]
Buckinghamshire History Festival is run by Buckinghamshire Archives, but what actually is an archive? Join 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. This talk is hosted online on Microsoft Teams and […]
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 this […]
Join County Archivist Daniel as he reveals Buckinghamshire’s surprising maritime history. Buckinghamshire Archives hold numerous diaries and records from this landlocked county, showing the interesting stories of the county’s residents abroad. From court martials, the capture of Gibraltar, and accounts of life at sea, this talk will give you a fascinating insight into the maritime […]
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. 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 […]
Take a journey back to the 17th century apothecary’s garden, where the plants were grown to heal. Join pharmacist and medical historian John Minshull as he guides you through Amersham Museum’s garden, using Nicholas Culpeper’s 1653 English translation of the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis as a guide. This talk is now sold out!
Join Marlow’s very own ‘Mary Shelley’ for a monstrous town tour and discover its many creepy connections! Penned especially for the darker months, Mary will entertain you, along with her hapless assistant Jitters, with historical banter and (be very afraid!) even some music! Discover why this quaint riverside town provided the inspiration for her terrifying […]
Wycombe Museum presents this interactive learning workshop for home educators. In November’s session, we’ll be looking High Wycombe’s history of furniture making. When, how and why did Wycombe become a world centre of the furniture industry? Who made the furniture, and where? What was like life for the workers? Tickets are only required for participating […]
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 - just […]
Ghosts, hangings, Great Train Robbers and more! Join the Time Traveller as he transports you back into Aylesbury's past! Ghosts 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, […]
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! This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Quainton Windmill is one of only 40 working historic […]
Come and see the traditional craft of bobbin lacemaking in action at Amersham Museum. Our 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. Adults and children welcome, normal museum entrance fee […]
In this guided walk, hear about local women's struggle for equal rights, discover the industry that made Wycombe famous throughout the world, learn about the town's serial criminal, and why Wycombe Wanderers score in the Guinness Book of World Records. This walk starts outside Godstowe Preparatory School, Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe HP13 6PR for a […]
Please note: This tour is now sold out. This tour was originally scheduled for the 27th of November and has now been rescheduled for the 4th of December. Ercol’s Chairman, Henry Tadros, will give a tour of the ercol factory in Princes Risborough. This is a rare opportunity to see inside the 16,000sqm factory, as […]