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Newport Pagnell, The M1 Motorway 1962
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That much-maligned but vital facility of the motorway network, the service station, was an early landmark. Newport Pagnell Services is now (2002) run by Welcome Break, but it is architecturally very little changed, with the glazed bridge a distinctive feature. This view looks south-east from the same Little Linford Lane bridge. Note the pipework in the central reservation protected by a few irregularly placed cones: a far cry from today's safety-conscious contra-flows and dense forests of cones.

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A Selection of Memories from Newport Pagnell

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. Here are some from Newport Pagnell

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5 High Street
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.
Newport Pagnell, High Street 1956
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Added 11 February 2020

My Childhood Holiday
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.
Newport Pagnell, Tickford Abbey c1965
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Before Milton Keynes
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
Newport Pagnell, North Bridge from the Play Pen 1956
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Loved Going To The River

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
Newport Pagnell, North Bridge from the Play Pen 1956
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