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Milton Keynes, January 1967. Council notice of new town Milton Keynes
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Milton Keynes, January 1967. Council notice of new town Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, January 1967.
Council notice of new town
Milton Keynes, locally abbreviated to MK, is a large town in the Borough of Milton Keynes, of which it is the administrative centre. It was formally designated as a new town on 23 January 1967] with the design brief to become a " city" in scale. It is located about 45 miles (72 km) north-west of London.
At designation, its 89 km2 (34 sq mi) area incorporated the existing towns of Bletchley, Wolverton, and Stony Stratford, along with another fifteen villages and farmland in between. It took its name from the existing village of Milton Keynes, a few miles east of the planned centre
Picture taken 19th January 1967
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Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
England
1967-1529
Media ID 21839111
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Buckinghamshire Council Country Countryside Lane Milton Keynes New Town Notice Road Sign Rural Town 1967
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This print takes us back to the early days of Milton Keynes, a new town with big aspirations. The year is 1967, and the council notice proudly announces the birth of this ambitious project. With its design brief set to rival cities in scale, Milton Keynes aimed to become more than just another town. Located approximately 45 miles northwest of London, Milton Keynes was formed by incorporating existing towns like Bletchley, Wolverton, and Stony Stratford along with several villages and vast farmland. Its name derived from the nearby village of Milton Keynes. The image captures a moment frozen in time on January 19th, 1967. It depicts a serene countryside lane adorned with this council notice signifying progress and change for Buckinghamshire's landscape. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we can't help but imagine what dreams were held within those who passed by that very spot. Memory Lane Prints brings history alive through their collection of evocative images like this one. This particular photograph transports us back to an era when innovation was at its peak and urban planning took center stage. Let it serve as a reminder that even small beginnings can lead to remarkable transformations – just as Milton Keynes has evolved into the vibrant administrative hub it is today.
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