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Historical Displays - The Open University Campus

Betty Boothroyd Library, The Open University, Walton Hall Campus, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6AA

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Visit the Walton Hall campus and find out about the history of the site and The Open University. This event will include information and archive displays in the Betty Boothroyd Library.

Includes a new display celebrating the life of Baroness Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House Of Commons and Chancellor of the Open University from 1995 to 2006.


Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:
Display open 1030 - 1530
Thursday 18 September:
Display open 1030 - 1530
Friday 19 September:
Display open 1030 - 1530

Location & directions

Betty Boothroyd Library, The Open University, Walton Hall Campus, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6AA

Contact on day:
Ruth Cammies (University Archivist)
Telephone number:
+441908653378

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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