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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Family history

Our information for family historians

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.

  • Nos 50 – 56 high Street,, Olney

    Olney – A Time Travellers Guide

    Tom Jones will focus on the “long” 18th Century and its links with Olney and wider English history. Olney is famous for lace making and Amazing Grace.
    Buckinghamshire Family History Society
    Friday, 24th April 2026

  • Westtminster Bridge

    When Terror Came to Parliament

    Fay Tennet was on duty at the Houses of Parliament the day of the Westminster terror attack when 6 people died and 29 people were injured.
    Roade Local History Society
    Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

  • Map of Minoan Crete

    The Minotaur and the Labyrinth

    The Minoan civilization was rediscovered in the early twentieth century and the term “Minoan” was coined by Arthur Evans, who excavated at Knossos.
    Olney Archaeological Society
    Tuesday, 21st April 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

MK Community Foundation logo

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