Midsummer Magic – An evening tour of the Garden
Book a summer evening tour of the gardens at the Cowper and Newton Museum with a glass of Pimms.
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Spooky History Walk
Spooky History Walk Join in the fun of Tom’s night-time guided walk. A fascinating ‘Spooky History Walk’ . Walk Olney’s mysterious byways by night. The walk should last about one hour. Wear comfy footwear and warm clothing and bring a torch or lantern if you would like to. We’ll try to arrange spooky mist and … Read more
Midsummer Magic – An evening tour of the Garden with Pimms
Book a summer evening tour of the gardens at the Cowper and Newton Museum with a glass of Pimms.
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
Olney Virtual Walk & Talk
Join local historian Tom Jones on a Virtual Walk & Talk of the history and heritage around the area of the Market Place, Church and river in Olney on Saturday 17th April 10.30 via Zoom
