Newport Pagnell, St John Street 1950

Photo ref: N62015

We are in the process of purchasing 5 High Street which is shown in the middle of the photo with the hay loft open. Any pictures inside or out, history of the building/owners etc would be much appreciated.

My Aunt was the Matron in charge of Tickford Abbey and my Uncle was the caretaker in about 1960. I came down from Scotland to spend a long holiday with her when I was 4 or 5. I used to climb up the fire escapes over the roof and in through the bedroom windows much to the amusement of the old ladies. While I was there the lift was installed. My Aunt and uncle lived in a wooden chalet in the grounds. Happy days.

I now live in Australia but as a youngster I grew up just outside Newport Pagnell at Tongwell Farm. Whilst at school in Newport and whilst they were building the M1 motorway we used to get collected in a mini bus and driven too and from school each day. I well remember the announcement that they were going to build a new city called Milton Keynes and the farm would be part of that new city. Despite ...see more

My grandmother had a shop in Newport Pagnall and my mother was born there, she is now 90 years old. We have fond memories of Lathbury where we used to have our summer holidays there, playing and swimming and fishing in the river. A great site, thank-you. Kind regards, Viv