Local History

Please contact Jasmine and Simon Reeks (on 01296 482735 or reeks@fangio.co.uk) for more information and bookings.

September Meeting Thursday 24th September 11.00.

Third guided walk around Quainton, price £4.00.

It is not necessary to have walked 1 & 2. Meet at top of the green by the entrance to the windmill for 11.00. If you would like a coffee before you start, we will be meeting at the George & Dragon coffee shop at about 10.30. If you want lunch at the pub, please book yourself at https://georgeanddragonquainton.co.uk or you can lunch at the Coffee shop. Please, park around the green with consideration. Wear appropriate clothing. Organiser is Rupert Anson.

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October Meeting Thursday 22nd October 14.00 for 14.30 at Southcourt Community Centre, HP22 8LF.

Talk by Nigel Smales – ‘Willie & Ettie: The Souls of Taplow Court’, price £3.00.

A tale of triumph and tragedy. For 30 years before WWI, William Grenfell, Lord Desborough and his wife Ethel entertained elite friends at Taplow Court. The group was known as ‘The Souls’. How could the story end so sadly for so many ….

Volunteers for hospitality and “administration on the day”, please.

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