Leighton Buzzard Railway sells out reopening weekend
The Leighton Buzzard Railway is delighted to announce that its first weekend was a sellout success, with more than 400 passengers carried over the two days across twelve departures.
Green light for an historic town centre building restoration
Planned renovations to one of the oldest buildings in High Wycombe have been given the green light, thanks to the granting of Listed Building Consent and Planning Permission.
Battle of Britain Day
What are we celebrating on Battle of Britain Day?
Lockdown challenges help Bucks New University-led history project progress
Organisers say the coronavirus-enforced lockdown led to quicker than expected progress for a Buckinghamshire New University-led five-year research project
New online Heritage Portal opens virtual door to Buckinghamshire’s history
Ever wondered what the connection is between the Coombe Hill monument, Cold War missile and rocket testing at Westcott, West Wycombe Park and the remains of Ludgershall medieval village?
Buckinghamshire Archives bringing history home with ‘virtual festival’ for all ages
The popular annual history festival from Buckinghamshire Archives is going entirely online for 2020
Council marking the 75th anniversary of VJ day with online celebrations
With traditional social gatherings not being possible for the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) on 15 August, Buckinghamshire Council has taken all its commemorations online.
Cecilia Payne
Why did Wendover Parish Council decide to fix a blue plaque to a house in Wendover? It was the birthplace on 10 May 1900 of an astonishing woman who acknowledged…
The future of Wendover Woodhenge
On Saturday 11 July 2020, Wendover News published information supplied by HS2 Ltd about exciting archaeological discoveries along the proposed route, click here . The press release stimulated some questions…
Wendover Woodhenge
Walkers noticed that footpaths in fields either side of Ellesborough Road had been fenced off at the start of lockdown. A footpath accessible from Bacombe Lane was diverted, much to…