Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]