EducationGreat Linford is notable for having had a school in one form another since 1702, when the Lord of the Manor, William Pritchard established a charity school in the manor grounds. Read more about education in Great Linford.
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Industry & TradeFor a small rural village, there was a surprising amount of industry and commerce taking place, with a busy canal wharf and a long history of brick making in several locations. Read more about industry in Great Linford.
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Law & Order![]() There was no police station in Great Linford, but until the creation of a national police force, constables were appointed to keep order. Punishments could include time in the stocks. Read more about crime in Great Linford.
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The ManorA Manor is historically much more than a single grand house such as now dominates Great Linford park, though an older medieval manor house is now lost to view. A Manor was also all the land and property owned by its Lords. Read about the history of Great Linford Manor.
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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 family history 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. Explore the history of politics in Great Linford.
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