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Olney Church & John Newton

In 1893, the Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society published an article in ‘Records of Buckinghamshire’ titled ‘Olney Church’.  BAS has kindly allowed us to reproduce their article

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Local History

The Olney Militia

During the 18th century the regular army was constantly under strain from actions abroad such as the wars in North America and combatting Napoleon’s expansion

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Dear Brother

Dear Brother: John Newton’s Letters to Alexander Clunie

Dear Brother: John Newton’s Letters to Alexander Clunie Visitors to the museum later this month can enjoy a new display, Dear Brother: John Newton’s Letters to Alexander Clunie, based on some letters written by John Newton to his close friend Captain Alexander Clunie. The letters, 22 in total, were found in 2018 in the archive

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Become a Trustee

Become a Trustee

Become a Trustee The Cowper & Newton Museum are looking to recruit three new Trustees to their board. We are looking for individuals with legal, fundraising, or marketing experience and a passion for museums. If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to get in touch! Mission The Museum exists to conserve, develop, and

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Amazing Grace @ 250 1st January 2023

In late December 1772, Rev John Newton prepared his sermon in the attic study of his Vicarage home in Church Street, Olney. During his New Year’s Day morning service on the first of January 1773, the congregation at Newton’s parish church of St Peter & St Paul will have heard him give his sermon based

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A drawing of the old Vicarage in Olney, hte home of Rev John Newton from 1764-1779

John Newton Revisits Olney Vicarage (250 years later!)

With thanks to the National Lottery Fund and the current owners of the old Vicarage in Olney, the Cowper & Newton Museum now features a recreation of Newton’s study. The Museum was kindly granted access to the Vicarage by the current owners to film short clips in their attic room – formerly Newton’s study and

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Thank You Heritage Lottery Amazing Grace – Legacies at 250

Amazing Grace 250: Celebrating a Diverse Legacy Today the Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney is celebrating after receiving a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund of £98,760 towards their exciting heritage project, ‘Amazing Grace 250 – Celebrating A Diverse Legacy’. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, and match funded by

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Our Museum building remains CLOSED.  We are opening our gardens on limited entry.  The Cowper & Newton Museum gardens will be open to welcome you on Wednesday 5th August 10.30 – 12.15 and Saturday 8th August 10.30 – 12.15

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