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Milton Keynes, June 1967. Picture shows local council officials walking around
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Milton Keynes, June 1967. Picture shows local council officials walking around
Milton Keynes, June 1967.
Picture shows local council officials walking around the 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 15th June 1967
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
England
1967-1529
Media ID 21839155
© Mirrorpix
Buckinghamshire Country Countryside Lane Milton Keynes New Town Road Sign Rural Town 1967
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This print from June 1967 takes us back to the early days of Milton Keynes, a newly designated town with grand ambitions. The picture showcases local council officials strolling around the pristine streets, filled with hope and excitement for what this innovative town would become. Milton Keynes, affectionately known as MK, was envisioned to be more than just a town; it aimed to be a city in scale. Located about 45 miles northwest of London, its vast 89 km2 area incorporated existing towns like Bletchley, Wolverton, and Stony Stratford along with several villages and farmland in between. Named after the nearby village of Milton Keynes, this ambitious project sought to create something truly remarkable. The image captures the essence of rural England seamlessly blending into modernity. A picturesque lane leads our gaze towards neatly placed road signs that guide residents through their new surroundings. The tranquil countryside serves as a backdrop for this momentous occasion when dreams were transformed into reality. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time on that sunny day in June 1967, let us reflect on how far Milton Keynes has come since then. From humble beginnings to becoming an administrative center bustling with life and opportunities today – it is a testament to human ingenuity and determination. This Memory Lane Print not only preserves history but also reminds us of the power of visionaries who shape our cities and communities for generations to come.
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