Buckinghamshire
Historical Association
A Message from the Association
“The Buckinghamshire Historical Association is the local voice for history for everyone in Buckinghamshire interested in the study or teaching of history. Whether you are a student, historian, teacher or an avid reader of history books you are welcome to join the BHA.“
Christopher Hartshorn
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Vision
The Historical Association is the Voice for History. The Association believes that a historical awareness is essential for the twenty-first century citizen. We are the leading national charity supporting the study and enjoyment of history: a vibrant organisation active in all spheres of formal and informal history education encompassing the national and local dimensions.
Mission
The Historical Association brings together people who share an interest in, and love for the past and it furthers the study and teaching and enjoyment of history in all forms.
Join Us
Currently, all our talks are via Zoom starting at 8pm, with the exception of an in-person event in June and other in-person events throughout the year as they arise.
Please contact the secretary at secretarybucksha@gmail.com for further information.
Monthly Talks
Our monthly talks in Aylesbury include speakers on local, national and international history, and cover all eras from prehistory to medieval to 20th century. Our current programme can be found on our talks page.
Upcoming Events
Before Bond: Ian Fleming
His Top Secret Commandos & Their Legacy
March 14, 2023
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
National Music Gallery
Spartan Warriors?
Modern Myths and Ancient Realities
March 16, 2023
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Divi Park
The Hapsburgs
The Making of a Dynasty
March 18, 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SC Museum
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Historical Association
As a branch of the Historical Association, an independent charity incorporated by Royal Charter, we have been supporting the study and enjoyment of history since 1906. With over 6000 members the HA is the major national organisation representing the case for historical education to policy makers and ministers. The national Association advises on curriculum issues at all levels and campaigns for access to specialist historical knowledge and collections.
Latest Articles
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Mrs Holmes Taught Sherlock all he Knew: Uncovering the Truth about Victorian Women Detectives
Date: 21st of January 2025
Time: 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Speaker: Dr Sara Lodge, School of English, University of St Andrews
A revelatory history of the women who brought Victorian criminals to account—and how they became a cultural sensation.
Appalachia and the Hillbilly in the American Imagination
Date: 18th of February 2025
Time: 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Speaker: Dr Antony Harkins, Western Kentucky University, USA
The Appalachian region in the United States comprises the range of mountains stretching from north Georgia up to the state of Maine. It has been celebrated as an area of natural beauty and long-distance walks as well as a major centre of bluegrass music. However, it is also a very misunderstoodarea as evidenced by JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy.