Milton Keynes Heritage Association was formed in 1994 by a number of local heritage groups and museums, with the aim of encouraging and developing co-operation between organisations having an interest in heritage in Milton Keynes, north Buckinghamshire and south Northamptonshire

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.

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    Cars, Stars and Minibars

    You’ll hear great stories, a few motoring-related jokes, and get a light-hearted look at some of the funniest car names you’ll ever come across.
    Milton Keynes National Trust Association
    Thursday, 7th May 2026

  • Prison hulks

    Own Family Story of Philip Lock

    Philip Lock.was sentenced to 10 years transportation though never made it beyond Portsmouth, spending six years on a convict hulk. 
    Buckinghamshire Family History Society
    Wednesday, 6th May 2026

  • Dance of death

    The Black Death in England 1348-1500

    Speaker: Prof. Mark Bailey. A lifelong fascination of his has been the effects of the Black Death in the mid-fourteenth century on English society.
    Olney Archaeological Society
    Tuesday, 5th May 2026

  • Christian names

    A History of Christian Names

    Susan Copperwheat will talk about the origins and meanings of Christian names. £4.00 for non-members. Tea/coffee are available for purchase.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Tuesday, 5th May 2026

Become a member

Membership is open to local history groups and individuals and is open to those outside the MIlton Keynes Council boundary.

Member benefits include quarterly meetings, grants, website hosting, free IT and archiving training and heritage advocacy.

Location map of MKHA members

Grant from MK Community Foundation

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