Aylesbury in 50 Buildings
The Railway Club, Coxhill Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8HH
Aylesbury, the county town of Buckinghamshire, started as a Saxon settlement called Aegel’s burgh. By medieval times it had developed into an administrative centre, with its weekly market serving as a focal point for surrounding villages. Over the centuries the main industries were lace and silk making, printing and brewing. Its location on various important routes also led to it becoming a coaching town and, during the nineteenth century, it grew most notably with the arrival of the railway. However, it was in the 1950s that Aylesbury experienced its greatest period of growth when it became an overspill town for London.
Paul Rabbitts, author of the book 'Aylesbury in 50 Buildings', leads this captivating talk about Aylesbury's rich architectural history, with opportunities to purchase the book afterwards. The chosen buildings are drawn from across the centuries and reflect diverse architectural styles and purposes, from educational and entertainment to residential and religious. By exploring Aylesbury’s architectural heritage in an engaging and accessible way, the author charts the changing face of the town and the places that have played a significant or surprising role in its history.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 19:00
Location & directions
The Railway Club, Coxhill Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8HH
- Directions:
- Round the back of the flats, towards the railway station
- Contact on day:
- Dan Reynolds
- Telephone number:
- +447761055149
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Book to secure your space using the link below!
- Booking contact name:
- Dan Reynolds
- Booking telephone number:
- +441296425678
- Booking website:
- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritageopendaysaylesbury
Accessibility details
Lift to upstairs currently out of order
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 100
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
