What is The Holt's connection to WWII?

The Holt, now Moore Place Hotel, served during WWII as living quarters for codebreakers from Bletchley Park and later housed German POWs.

How did The Holt assist post-war agriculture?

From 1946-1948, The Holt accommodated Land Girls who worked on nearby farms, contributing significantly to post-war agricultural efforts.

Did Land Girls socialize at The Holt?

Yes, the Land Girls were known for their lively social life, hosting dances and socials, with tales of sneaking boyfriends onto the property for evening parties.

Are there historical artifacts from the Land Girls' era at The Holt?

Indeed, Moore Place Hotel has photographs and the original fireplace from The Holt's time as a recreational hub for Land Girls.

The Stables

The Stables (also known as the Stables Theatre) is a music venue situated in Wavendon, a small village in south-east Milton Keynes. The Stables hosts over 400 concerts and around 250 education events a year including the National Youth Music Camps which take place over the summer.

History

The Stables was founded by John Dankworth and Cleo Laine in 1970 in the former stables block in the grounds of their home. It was an immediate success with 47 concerts given in the first year. It now presents over 400 concerts and around 250 education events in its two spaces: the 400 seat Jim Marshall Auditorium and Stage 2, the 80-seat studio space. On 6 February 2010, it celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala concert which was tinged with sadness because of the death earlier in the day of Sir John Dankworth. The venue was completely rebuilt in 2000, with the new foyer following the plan of the original theatre, with a subsequent development in 2007 to create Stage 2.

The Stables Website