West Northamptonshire
Properties and events in West Northamptonshire
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150 Years of Weather Recording at the Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Members of the society have been recording the weather for 150 years, and some no doubt before that. Who were they and what do their records tell us. Talk by Mike Longman.
78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
An ordinary terraced house, transformed by the Glaswegian architect, artist and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, for patron WJ Bassett-Lowke, a local businessman and model engineer. The only house in England with Mackintosh interiors.
Beneath the Grandeur: The Workers of Delapré Abbey
Discover hidden lives at Delapré Abbey, from medieval workers to Victorian servants. Explore secret attics and atmospheric cellars, and try setting a Victorian dining table. A lively, interactive experience for all!
Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail
A tour through the village of Cogenhoe. Information about the new green plaques will be made available to walkers. For a guide please contact [email protected]
Daventry Heritage Bus Services
Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.
Daventry Heritage Trail - Guided Walking Tour
Get to know Daventry by joining us for our free walking tour. Led by local historian Susan, you'll get to know the story of Daventry's everyday histories. The stories behind our town centre, the buildings and the people who have lived here.
From Courtroom to Council Chamber: Stories of the Guildhall from 1865
Step inside Northampton Guildhall this Heritage Open Days and discover the stories of the people who shaped the town. Visitors can explore the magnificent town hall, have a free guided tour, and and experience live historical re-enactments.
Grave Concerns - Peopling Billing Road Cemetery
Who made Billing Road Cemetery what it is and kept it running? And who were the townspeople interred within the cemetery? Our site tours and exhibition shall delve a little further into the lives of some of those associated with the cemetery.
Heritage Bus tour of Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter!
Short heritage bus tour around Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter
Heritage Bus Tour of Northampton's memorials and monuments!
Jump on a heritage bus for a tour of Northampton and its fascinating memorials monuments!
Lamport Hall - Everyday Histories Tour
Enjoy a free guided tour of this magnificent Hall, a small exhibition on the everyday histories of people who lived in Lamport, free gardens open and an art exhibition.
Life at Towcester Workhouse
Life could be worse... you could be living in the Towcester Workhouse! Did you know that there was a Workhouse in Towcester? Or where it was? Did you know that it ran for nearly 100 years? Or what it would have been like to live there?
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit us in our purpose built rooms.
Performing Room at 9 Guildhall Road formerly Franklin's Hotel & Restaurant 1872
Explore the deep hidden history of our building. Step back in time to hear our story and discover how our heritage helped to create Northampton's beautiful Culture Quarter through public exhibitions and immersive multimedia utilising VR technology.
Photographing Garden Birds
Photographing Garden Birds, talk by local award winning photographer Steve Magennis.
Remembering British Timken in Duston
British Timken history in Duston, Northampton
Royal & Derngate Theatre Tour
Step behind the scenes at the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre and discover the rich history, creativity and craftsmanship that bring every performance to life.
Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation Open Day
Step inside Hunt House and discover the life, legacy and extraordinary engineering of Sir Henry Royce.
St Botolph's Church, Slapton
Come and explore a significant rural Northamptonshire church.
St John the Baptist Church, Plumpton
A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century.