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Talk: Gunpowder, Treason & Sub-Plot!

Towcester Mill Brewery Chantry Lane,, Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Towcester Mill Brewery welcome back Philomena Liggins for a fascinating talk in honour of Heritage Open Days. Lyveden New Bield is an unfinished Tudor mansion in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. It stands as a testament to its creator Sir Thomas Tresham, but work stopped in 1605 due to the family’s staggering debts. This is where the story begins! ... Read More

Free

Talk: Butterflies and Moths

Northamptonshire Natural History Society 10 Castilian Terrace,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS by Ian Wilson and Mike Gibson. A practical talk and session on butterfly and moth wing scales which are beautiful subjects for mounting on microscope slides. They will have a short introduction then they will briefly look at the anatomy of butterflies and moths under the microscope before mounting butterfly and moth wing scales. A perfect opportunity ... Read More

Free

Talk: A Lasting Love – The History of the Geddington Cross

Discover Northamptonshire Hub Unit 10B, Rushden Lakes,, Rushden, Northamptonshire,, United Kingdom

Join the Discover Northamptonshire Tourism Hub for a talk with local medievalist Ez Pavey about the history of the iconic Geddington Cross. Why is it nationally significant? Why was it built in Geddington? What does it symbolise? What is its story? For this year’s theme of architecture, Discover Northamptonshire is hosting a talk on one of the most important and ... Read More

Free

Talk: History from the Sea

Whitefriars School Boughton Drive, Rushden, Northamptonshire

Jim Tyson will be delivering an interesting talk about his former diving club, in particular their discovery of gold coins. Jim, able to use his unrestricted access to charts, archive film and numerous photos, shows how the site was located, the coins (still shiny after over 300 years in the sea) were excavated and their position recorded following correct archaeological guidelines. ... Read More

£2.50

The Mystery Tours: The Great Fire of Northampton

St Peter's Church, Northampton Marefair,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Get ready for an immersive journey back to September 20th, 1675, when a single spark ignited a catastrophic fire that reduced much of Northampton to ashes. Guided by an enigmatic Time Traveller, you’ll witness the unfolding disaster, hear the tales of survival, and see how the town rose from the ashes. Tour Highlights: St. Mary’s Street - Stand at the ... Read More

£15

Talk: Northampton in 100 Years’ Time – Facing the Future of Global Warming

Northamptonshire Natural History Society 10 Castilian Terrace,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

 What will be the effects of Global Warming on Northampton? What might the World your grandchildren and great grandchildren inherit be like? Learn about the local aspects of climate change. Talk held by Northamptonshire Natural History Society's Weather and Climate section.

Free

Talk & Walk: Winter Conservation Walk

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

Join the Ranger team in the Visitor Centre to hear about the work they have completed throughout the season, their wildlife highlights so far, and their plans for the upcoming months. The talk will be followed by an optional wildlife-spotting walk around some of the key locations on site where conservation work is underway. And there will be the opportunity ... Read More

£8 – £14

A Portrait of Passion: Scandal, Secrets & Society at Delapré Abbey!

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, London Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Step into a world of powdered wigs, whispered affairs, and glittering deception… Join Delapre Abbey for an exclusive double tour experience that’s equal parts Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and jaw-dropping true history. Expect romance, rivalry, and revelations — all set against the backdrop of one of Northamptonshire’s most elegant estates. What makes this experience truly unique? Your guides are not just ... Read More

£35

Carnegie Talk – Jane Austen Gets Weird: Horror in Britain’s Empire with Tré Ventour-Griffiths

Northamptonshire Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Economic historians would describe ‘absentee enslavers’ as people who managed enslaved people and the land they toiled on while geographically and psychologically removed from the terror of the plantation. Based on Tré’s wider work, this lecture first uses Jane Austen adaptations to reframe Austen’s women as absentees or in close association with that brutal system many miles away. Gatekeepers in ... Read More

Free

Talk & Walk: Seed Gathering

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

Enjoy a guided autumn walk around the quieter areas of the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. While we are walking, we will gather seeds as part of the Tree Councils Seed Gathering Season, and sharing tips on growing native trees from seed. More info: https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/seed-gathering-season/ Starting from 10:30am the talk and walk should last about 60-90 minutes. What’s Included Tea, ... Read More

£8 – £14

7th Earl & Crimea Tour

Deene Park Corby, Northamptonshire

Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More

£40

7th Earl & Crimea Tour

Deene Park Corby, Northamptonshire

Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More

£40


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