Calverton History Walk

The morning guided walk will compare the essentially agricultural activities across the open fields of a rural community with the simple industries housed in the various cottages and out-buildings of this attractive conservation area village. Starting from the Church porch, walkers will have the chance to view the supporting exhibition before setting out on the 1½ mile route with two stiles to cross whilst viewing sites including brewing, butchery, fish-farming, quarrying, market gardening and pit-prop making, and finally the inevitable sheep rearing before returning through the village to learn about lace-making, baking, wine-making, hay-making and finally the long shifts put in by the radio operators of Calverton’s contribution to the WW2 war effort by sending out Bletchley Park’s radio signals to occupied Europe.

The ground is rough meadow, so sensible shoes and clothing are advised particularly if wet. The walk lasts about an hour and a half, returning to the Church where modestly priced hot and cold drinks, hot sausage rolls, and a variety of cakes will be available curtesy of All Saints volunteers, who will set tables in the church and outside too if the weather is fine.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1100 – 1230

Location & directions

All Saints Church, Church Hill, Calverton, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6EE

Directions:

Starts from the church porch, All Saints Church Village of Calverton is on Calverton Road, 1mile south of Stony Stratford (Horse fair Green) Roadside HODS signs at bottom of Church Hill leading up to the Church. Turn right at Church gate for Free Car Park

Contact on day:

David Muston

Telephone number:

+447980009246

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please contact David Muston

Booking contact name:

David Muston

Booking telephone number:

+447980009246

Additional information

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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