Breach of Promise to Marry
Denise Bates investigates the social and cultural history of broken engagements between 1780-1970 and why the law allowed claims for damages.
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Members
MKHA has over 70 organisation and individual members, with a broad range of interests and a wide geographical coverage from Buckingham in the west, Olney in the east, Towcester in the north and Woburn in the south.
Many MKHA members have websites for those interested in our heritage.
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Local heritage events
MKHA members organise talks and other events.
Heritage Open Days this year runs over ten consecutive days from the 11th to the 20th of September. The theme is Everyday Histories.
Milton Keynes History Day took place on Saturday, 16th May 2026 in Milton Keynes Central Library.
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Soldiers, Saints and Sinners: Oxfordshire Characters from the British Civil War 1642-51
Oxford became the Royalist capital in late 1642 and Oxfordshire was on the front line with parliamentary Buckinghamshire.
Tingewick Historical Society
Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 -
Sherlock Holmes, Jeeves and the British Empire
Speaker: Dr Sean Lang, Artistic Director of BOATS Theatre and Honorary Visiting Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University, playwright and broadcaster.
Olney Archaeological Society
Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 -
Silver Street, Newport Pagnell
Summer walk led by Don Hurst. Meet 15 minutes before the walk starts. Walks generally last about an hour to90 minutes. £5.00 for guests.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society
Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 -
Great Linford Manor Park Guided Walk
Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. Walk lasts around 90 minutes. No booking is required, just turn up.
Friends of Great Linford Manor Park
Sunday, 31st May 2026
