The Christmas Craft and Gift Fair returns to Aylesbury this year on Sunday 1 December. The ever-popular event will take place in the town’s historic Market Square from 11am to 4pm. The fair will feature a number of local stallholders offering a variety of unique and handmade gifts, from jewellery and homeware, to food [...]
A visit to the 11th floor of Buckinghamshire Council’s Walton Street Office - also known as County Hall. The visit includes some information about the history of the building and provides views across Aylesbury. What will you spot? Known locally as Pooley’s Folly or Fred’s Fort, County Hall is a site that can be [...]
Find that something special for your loved ones at the Aylesbury Christmas Craft & Gift Fair on Sunday 1 December. The ever-popular event will take place in the town’s historic Market Square between 11am-4pm. The fair will feature a number of local stallholders offering a variety of unique and handmade gifts, from jewellery [...]
Have you ever wanted to hold a Paralympic torch? Or maybe you’d love to try out blind football? Well, now you can! The National Paralympic Heritage Trust are hosting a drop-in session at Aylesbury Library, bringing Paralympic history to our community. We’ll be showcasing new objects from our handling collection for all to enjoy, [...]
Join our archives team as they give you a quick guide on how to research the history of your house. You’ll learn how to search for answers through a variety of sources, all with their expert guidance. From architectural mysteries to drainage plans, there’s plenty for you to discover about the places in which [...]
Join Daniel Williams, County Archivist, in this exciting 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 former County Archivist Roger Bettridge in this tour of Aylesbury’s Judges Lodgings. The tour will cover information about the architect, paintings, the furniture, and lots of other snippets of history. The Judges Lodgings was built in 1849-50 by E.B. Lamb to provide accommodation for the Assize judges on their visits to Aylesbury. It [...]
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 [...]
ATTEND OUR PUMPKIN PARTY On Halloween night (31st October) Flip Out are hosting a Halloween Extravaganza! Join us for sessions at 4 and 5pm where we will host our Best Dressed Competition (winner awarded a family pass for 5) and Best Pumpkin Competition (winner awarded an awesome party for 10) as well as [...]
A day filled with festive family fun, games, crafts, activities and entertainment across the town centre. For grown-ups, enjoy the market stalls in the Exchange with licensed bar and workshops in local businesses. The Illuminated Parade is back for 2024, and by popular demand, now with an extended route down the High Street! [...]
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