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Milton Keynes, January 1967. Milton Keynes, locally abbreviated to MK
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Milton Keynes, January 1967. Milton Keynes, locally abbreviated to MK
Milton Keynes, January 1967.
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
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
England
1967-1529
Media ID 21839153
© Mirrorpix
Barn Buckinghamshire Country Countryside Farm Lane Milton Keynes New Town Road Sign Rural Town 1967
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This print takes us back to Milton Keynes in January 1967, a significant time for this town as it was officially designated as a new city. The ambitious design brief aimed to create a city on an impressive scale. Located approximately 45 miles northwest of London, Milton Keynes became the administrative center of the Borough of Milton Keynes. Covering an expansive area of 89 square kilometers (34 square miles), the newly formed city incorporated existing towns such as Bletchley, Wolverton, and Stony Stratford. Additionally, fifteen villages and farmland were included in its boundaries. Interestingly enough, the name "Milton Keynes" was derived from the pre-existing village situated just east of the planned center. The image itself captures a serene countryside scene on January 19th, 1967 - just days before this historic designation took place. A picturesque barn stands proudly amidst vast fields filled with hay bales while a charming lane winds through this rural landscape. A road sign reminds passersby that they are entering Milton Keynes - a town destined for greatness. Preserved by Mirrorpix and now available through Memory Lane Prints, this print offers us a glimpse into the early days of what would become one of England's most renowned cities. It serves as both a testament to its humble beginnings and an inspiration for future urban development endeavors across the globe.
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