Newport Pagnell Historical Society

23/05/2026

TOMORROW, SUNDAY 24th May, Newport Pagnell Museum, Chandos Hall, will be open from 14:00 to 16:00. Our theme will be “Bottles, Flagons and Labels” all associated with local brewers etc. including a large collection of printed bottle labels found in a drawer at Taylor’s factory when they closed. Who remembers dandelion and burdock and cream soda delivered to your door by the Dayla lorry? Find us at top of alleyway between 52 and 54 Silver Street MK16 0EN- free entry but donations very welcome. There are 2 car parks in Silver Street.

20/05/2026

THIS SUNDAY 24th May, Newport Pagnell Museum, Chandos Hall, will be open from 14:00 to 16:00. Our theme will be “Bottles, Flagons and Labels” all associated with local brewers etc. including a large collection of printed bottle labels found in a drawer at Taylor’s factory when they closed. Who remembers dandelion and burdock and cream soda delivered to your door by the Dayla lorry? us at top of alleyway between 52 and 54 Silver Street MK16 0EN- free entry but donations very welcome. There are 2 car parks in Silver Street.

20/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came last night to enjoy Chris Bardell’s fascinating talk on butterflies and moths. His collection was beautiful. That was our last Tuesday evening talk of the season. See you all in September

17/05/2026

THIS IS On TOMORROW We’re in for a treat on Tuesday 19th May at the last NPHS talk of the season- Chris Bardell is coming to give a talk and show lots of slides showing British and World Butterflies and Moths from his extensive collection. URC High Street, through arch opposite Nationwide. Doors open at 19:00 for prompt 19:30 start. All welcome £2 Members and £4 Visitors

16/05/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came to URC today and bought plants or merchandise or enjoyed our refreshments and had a go on the raffle of tombola. We took over £800 which all helps to keep our Museum going. Thanks all

16/05/2026

NPHS Spring Fair TODAY 16th May URC High Street .Open until 13:00

15/05/2026

Setting up for tomorrow’s Spring Fair at the URC. Plenty of plants, Tombola and raffle prizes. NPHS merchandise and books. There will also be cake and coffee for sale. Doors opens 10:00 to 13:00.

15/05/2026

NPHS would like to sincerely thank the local businesses below for their kind donations to our Spring Fair Raffle. Age Concern UK - Annie’s Cake Shop- Beauty Secrets- Body Limits- Coffee Crowd- Dora- Douglas Butchers-Foot Clinic- HBB Cards- Market Hill Greengrocers- Natural Lifestyle - Onkaar- Swan Revived Hotel. We are very grateful for your support

14/05/2026

The Newport Pagnell Historical Society (NPHS) is disappointed by reporting about the plans for our town’s beloved Old Police Station, which now belongs to the Newport Pagnell Town Council (NPTC), suggesting that we had somehow caused issues with the project.
We greatly support the retention of the building and its return to public use, and were very pleased to explore the potential of moving our museum into the building alongside the new Town Council offices. Unfortunately, the available space and other practical considerations meant that it could not work for our museum, so no formal agreement was ever reached.
We are extremely glad to hear that the Thames Valley Police (TVP) Museum and NPTC have reached a formal agreement and that the collection is returning to its original home, which also makes a lot of sense given the building retains its police cells. We are also pleased that some of the space may also be used by a Model Railway Club. After all, the more museums Milton Keynes has, the more residents and the area benefits! We look forward to the reopening of the building once the refurbishment work is complete in a year or two.
We are all volunteers and don’t only run the museum, but also deliver a programme of historic talks, walks and otherwise encourage interest in the history of Newport Pagnell and beyond. Visitors to the museum are at record levels as our local community, young and old, are interested in their town. If you'd like to visit the museum or any of our events, check out our website at

Newport Pagnell Historical Society is a voluntary-based charity that runs the museum and various walks and talks through the year. Please see our website for more information, and consider becoming a member to suppor our work!

14/05/2026

LOOKS LIKE WEATHER IS GETTING BETTER For the weekend and then we can get out in the garden SO DON’T FORGET THIS SATURDAY is Newport Pagnell Historical Society SPRING FAIR 16th May at United Reformed Church High Street Newport Pagnell. All our usual big selection of plants for sale, tomatoes, bedding plants and lots more plus tombola, grand raffle, merchandise and refreshments. Open 10:00 to 13:00- free entry- find URC through archway opposite Nationwide in the High Street

12/05/2026

NPHS last Tuesday evening talk of the season will be on Tuesday 19th May at URC. It will be Chris Bardell showing slides of “British and World Butterflies and Moths”. He has many. All welcome, members £2 visitors £4. United Reformed Church, High Street, Newport Pagnell. Through the archway opposite Nationwide. Doors open at 19:00 for 19:30 prompt start.