Newport Pagnell, Tickford Abbey c.1965
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Photo of Newport Pagnell, Tickford Abbey c.1965

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This slightly severe-looking three-storey mansion was built in 1767 on the site of a Benedictine priory, long ruinous and partly converted to a house around 1550. The house was given more Gothic trim in the early 19th century, and is now a residential home for the elderly. The Priory was founded by Fulk Peynel (or Pagnell) in the early 12th century. The foundations of the church have been discovered over the years, and a few carved stones and fragments have been incorporated into the house. It overlooks the River Ouzel to the north, but there are housing estates to its south.

Memories of Newport Pagnell, Tickford Abbey c1965

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Newport Pagnell, Tickford Abbey c.1965

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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.