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Milton Keynes, June 1967. Milton Keynes, locally abbreviated to MK
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Milton Keynes, June 1967. Milton Keynes, locally abbreviated to MK
Milton Keynes, June 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 15th June 1967
Daily Herald
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Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
England
1967-1529
Media ID 21839109
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Buckinghamshire Country Countryside Lane Milton Keynes New Town Road Sign Rural Town 1967
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This print takes us back to the vibrant city of Milton Keynes in June 1967. With its ambitious design brief to become a "city" in scale, Milton Keynes quickly established itself as a thriving administrative center within the Borough of Milton Keynes. Located approximately 45 miles northwest of London, this large town encompassed an impressive area of 89 km2 (34 sq mi), incorporating existing towns such as Bletchley, Wolverton, and Stony Stratford. The photograph captures the essence of rural England with its picturesque countryside lane. The road sign proudly announces the presence of Milton Keynes, symbolizing its emergence as a new town on January 23rd, 1967. This momentous occasion marked the beginning of an exciting era for this growing community. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it is fascinating to witness how Milton Keynes took inspiration from its namesake village located just a few miles east of the planned center. The convergence between old and new becomes apparent through this image. With hints of nostalgia permeating throughout, this print serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and development, echoes from our past continue to shape our present. It invites us to reflect upon the transformative power that urban planning can have on communities and their surrounding landscapes. Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints allow us to travel back in time and appreciate significant moments like these that have shaped our cities today.
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