The Transatlantic Slave Trade

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A free tour to mark The United Nations International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Guided Historical Walk – Olney, North End

Guided Historical Walk – Olney, North End Join our Trustee, Tom, on a guided walk to the north end of the town. Discover the stories of yesteryear, including the Great Fires of Olney and life and trades of the 18th and 19th centuries. Discover why Olney High Street is so wide. See the fascinating house … Read more

Guided walk around Olney – South End

Guided walk around Olney – South End Join our Trustee, Tom, on a guided walk to the south end of the town. Learn how Olney influenced a famous curate and poet. Visit William Cowper’s dirtiest and noisiest 18th century spot and then stroll through the tranquil area around John Newton’s church of St Peter and … Read more

Guided walk to Lavendon Mill via Clifton Reynes

Guided walk to Lavendon Mill via Clifton Reynes Join Trustee Tom on a guided walk to Lavendon Mill, location of the Poplar Field, one of William Cowper’s best loved poems. The walk will take us around the historic village of Clifton Reynes and we will look at aspects of the history of the Great Ouse … Read more

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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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