2021 Exhibitions

Maidenhead and the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Now until September 11th

From Lord Desborough organising the 1908 London games almost single handed to Katherine Grainger winning silver and gold medals at successive games, Maidenhead has many connections with the Olympics and Paralympics. Open during the Tokyo Olympics this exhibition includes this torch and other memorabilia from London Olympics in 2012 and 1948, when the British Team were allowed an extra ration of chocolate and the men were given two pairs of free Y-fronts!

Autumn exhibitions to be announced

EVENTS

RIVER THAMES CRUISES

Friday September 3rd and Tuesday September 7th at 10am

Enjoy a relaxing day on the river, as we cruise up Cliveden Reach and on to Marlow and Temple Lock, before turning downriver as far as Bray, before returning to Maidenhead at approx. 3pm. En route Richard Poad will share his knowledge and love of the river with a live commentary. The fully licensed on board bar serves hot drinks as well as alcohol. You should bring your own picnic lunch. Details available by August 1st.

RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 2022 THE MARLOW WARLORD

Finds from the 2019/20 excavations of a Saxon burial overlooking the Thames Valley near Marlow. In cooperation with Maidenhead Archaeological and Historical Society and Bucks County Museum.

ONLINE LECTURES

The current season of Online Lectures via Zoom ended on July 7th and will restart in late Setpember. Recordings of previous lectures are available. If you would like to find out more, please visit https://maidenheadheritage.org.uk/online-lectures/

LUNCHTIME TALKS – postponed

Covid restrictions permitting, our popular lunchtime lectures will resume in autumn 2021