A Historical Tour of Beaconsfield – LIVE
David Green
Date: 17th of June 2026
Time: 19:00
Venue: Meeting at St. Mary’s & All Saints Church, Beaconsfield.
Since the Middle Ages, Beaconsfield has been located on major road networks between London, Bucks and the rest of the country. David Green will be taking us through the history of Beaconsfield’s historic political, commercial and social centres.
About the speaker:
David Green has been leading walks for the Bucks Historical Association since he was the Historic Landscape/Townscape Characterisation Officer for Bucks County Council. This year he will be taking us through the historic town of Beaconsfield.
Travel:
The nearest car parks to the starting location of St. Mary’s Church are at Penncroft Car Park or Altons Car Park, and a 18 minute walk.
By train, the station is in the Beaconsfield town centre and a 24 minute walk from St. Mary’s Church.
Image attribution – “Beaconsfield Town Hall” by Reading Tom is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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