The history of Chilterns chalk figures
Date: 07th March 2024
Learn about the history behind some of the chalk figures cut into hills across the Chilterns.
News for History & heritage
‘Major victory’ for Beacons of the Past
Date: 09th November 2023
The hillfort at Cholesbury Camp has been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register after successful restoration and maintenance work.
Ridgeway turns 50 on Coombe Hill
Date: 04th October 2023
Over 70 people gathered on Coombe Hill, Buckinghamshire, on Friday, 29 September, to celebrate 50 years since The Ridgeway National Trail officially opened.
Housing and Life in the Chilterns before the First World War
by Tony Sargeant
Date: 17th August 2023
We continue to delve into the fascinating lives of the tambour beading girls in Holmer Green and beyond, with Susan Holmes' latest Woodlanders Lives' and Landscapes blog
Introducing CHAP – an exciting new Heritage and Archaeology Partnership for the Chilterns
Date: 27th July 2023
With the Festival of British Archaeology upon us, there really is no better to time to launch our exciting new Heritage and Archaeology initiative; CHAP. You may have heard of the highly successful Heritage Lottery-Funded Beacons of the Past project which ran from 2018 until late 2022. One of the legacies of the project...
The Charming Chess Valley
by Mary Tebje
Date: 20th July 2023
A chalk stream, far-reaching valley views, a tucked-away Manor House and the mewing of red kites for company on this circular Chess Valley walk.