The Buckinghamshire History Festival returns for its seventh year this November, bringing with it a month full of fascinating Bucks history and culture.
Organised by the Buckinghamshire Archives team, the festival aims to bring the region’s past to life with tours, talks, and theatre from organisations across the county.
The Archives team say we can expect to be, “entertained by Buckinghamshire Tales, inspired by the search for artists’ gardens, impressed by our Paralympic connections, intrigued by our naval history, and so much more.”
Clive Harriss, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, said:
"Buckinghamshire has a rich history, and you don't need to consider yourself a history buff to enjoy the creativity and entertainment that the Buckinghamshire History Festival events offer this November.
"You can be entertained by short stories inspired by Buckinghamshire and its history while listening to the Unbound Theatre Company performing Buckinghamshire Tales at Queens Park Arts Centre, or get inspired by the Search of Artists' Gardens, which identifies artists who have lived in the county and created a garden.
“You can also be impressed by our Paralympic connections on the anniversary of London 2012 and celebrate the journey of the Paralympic Games that started at our very own Stoke Mandeville and have evolved to the international sporting event we see today. You can come along to explore the displays and take a closer look at the London 2012 collection.
“There will also be craft activities and a trail for younger children."
In addition, the Archives team will also be sharing their expertise – including the rare opportunity to hear some surprising stories on a tour of the Buckinghamshire Archives, a chance to get top tips from their conservator on preserving old photos and documents, and discover how to research the history of houses – an increasingly popular pastime.
To find out more visit histfestbucks.co.uk.
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