Category Archives: Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire Day is July 29th, the date when the first Paralympics were held in Buckinghamshire in 1948 . The Stoke Mandeville Games in Buckinghamshire were held for servicemen who had suffered injuries. It was organised by German doctor Sir Ludwig … Continue reading →

Buckinghamshire’s flag was registered on May 20th 2011. It is described as a “traditional flag” on the Flag Registry with references to the swan emblem dating back to Anglo-Saxon times when Buckinghamshire was known for breeding swans for the king … Continue reading →