Colossus machines – the world’s first electronic, digital computers – had a single purpose: to help decipher the Lorenz-encrypted messages between Hitler and his generals during World War II. The information gleaned from the decrypted messages is widely acknowledged to have shortened the war by many months, saving tens of thousands of lives. [...]
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 history of crime and punishment during the Victorian era. Come along and gain an insight into the social and cultural context surrounding crime [...]
A brand-new set of stories inspired by a local legend: John Bigg, the Dinton Hermit. Discover the tale of the man who’s rumoured to have beheaded Charles I, and who went into hiding in Dinton, Bucks. From tales of historical conflicts to mysterious travellers and ghostly goings-on, this special storytelling show is an [...]
On Friday 15th November at 12:30pm, we’re giving you the chance to find out more about one of our most ambitious projects to date. In 2023, the NPHT embarked on a five year strategy, aimed at becoming ‘Seamlessly Inclusive’. Our mission is to make Paralympic history accessible to all, and create resources in collaboration [...]
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 [...]
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 ground – dependant on the wind of course! This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Quainton Windmill is one of only 40 working [...]
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 [...]
Join Chearsley Historical Society for this presentation by Dr David Kenyon, a senior historian at Bletchley Park, who’ll tell us about the key role played by their code-breakers in achieving victory for the Allies in WW2. Bletchley Park housed the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) and was responsible for breaking the secret [...]
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