EducationGreat Linford is notable for having had a school in one form another since 1702, when the Lord of the Manor, William Prichard established a charity school in the Almshouses. Read more about education in Great Linford.
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Great Linford Manor ParkToward the end of the 1600s, the Lords of Great Linford set about creating so called pleasure gardens in the manor grounds, including a series of cascading ponds. Read more about Great Linford Manor Park.
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Industry & CommerceFor a small rural village, there was a surprising amount of industry & commerce taking place, with a busy canal wharf and a long history of brick making. Read more about industry and commerce in Great Linford.
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Law & OrderThere was no police station in Great Linford, but until the creation of a national police force, local constables were appointed to keep order. Punishments could include time in the stocks. Read more about law and order in Great Linford.
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PeopleDid you know that Great Linford had a resident photographer from about 1880 to 1930? In this section you can find out about his life, and also the stories of other people who lived and worked in the village. Read more about people in Great Linford.
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PlacesFrom its cozy village pubs to belching brick kilns and remote farmhouses nestled in pastoral landscapes, the individual places that have defined Great Linford are many and varied. Read more about places in Great Linford.
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PoliticsWe take voting for granted, but there was a time when only a tiny handful of people were allowed to vote. Politics was also every bit as divisive as it can be today, and things could become very heated. Read more about the history of politics in Great Linford.
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ReligionThe church of St. Andrews is an ancient edifice that contains elements potentially dating back to late Saxon or early Norman times. But there is much more to the story of religion in Great Linford, including a strong dissenting tradition. Read more about religion in Great Linford.
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SportThe village has a proud sporting tradition, with league topping footballers and a well regarded darts team. It has also had its oddities, such as a famous performing horse, but equally there is a darker sporting history, due to the presence of the Bucks Otter Hunt. Read more about Sport in Great Linford.
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Winner of
2023 Robert Excell Heritage Award Presented by Milton Keynes Heritage Association |