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Hace 5 días · A History of the County of Buckingham: Volume 4. Describes the histories of the parishes of the hundreds of Ashendon, Buckingham and Newport. It includes accounts of the parishes of Newport Pagnell and Milton Keynes. Victoria County History - Buckinghamshire.
19 de may. de 2024 · A History of the County of Buckingham: Volume 1. A part-volume covering the religious houses of the county. Victoria County History - Buckinghamshire. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1905. This free content was digitised by double rekeying. All rights reserved. Citation:
Hace 3 días · In the pre-historic period the rivers were the common highways. Buckinghamshire is fairly well provided with water transit, having the Thames on the south, with the Chess, Misbourne, Wycombe River and Thame all eventually draining into it; the Ouse on the north; and its tributary the Ouzel on the east.
17 de may. de 2024 · Historically, the towns of Bletchley, Wolverton, and Newport Pagnell all had built-up industries, the first two largely because of their position on, and connection with, the main railway from London to the Midlands and the north. The location of the modern unitary authority has increased its attractiveness to commerce and industry.
20 de may. de 2024 · Bucks Archaeological Society – A key source for architecture, history and heritage across the historic county of Buckinghamshire. The Society focuses on all aspects of the historic county, working to protect and record our heritage and historic environment.
3 de may. de 2024 · It was once an important market town for ducks and dairy produce but is now an expanding centre of industry, which includes food processing, light engineering, and especially printing. The town’s market square is surrounded by such historic buildings as the county hall (1723–40) and the King’s Head Inn (15th century).
3 de may. de 2024 · The Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School was founded at Marlow in 1624. Marlow Place (1720) was built for George II (reigned 1727–60) when he was prince of Wales. Remnantz House contained the English Royal Military College from 1802 to 1812. Marlow is a residential town, but in summer its boating facilities and regatta attract visitors.
