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Newspaper cutting about African Drummers at the New Inn
Central Milton Keynes

JHA/006

Three films showing Central Milton Keynes (CMK). The first shows the final preparations before the opening of Midsummer arcade. The second is aerial footage of Milton Keynes, the third shows external construction shots of CBX3 and The Hub and the final film construction of X-Scape
Health Care

JHA/007

This collection includes two films of Milton Keynes General Hospital, including the story board for the recruiting film ‘Return to Nursing’. The third film is a promotional film for Willen Hospice, formally known as the Hospice of our Lady and St John.
Interview with a husband and wife (b.1911 and 1913).

PMK/002/003
Interview with Margaret Durbridge.

PMK/002/004

Margaret Durbridge moved to Milton Keynes in 1936; at that time the region’s main occupation was farming, apart from that there was the Wolverton Works. In 1967 she was elected a county councillor and was heavily involved with school education in North Bucks. She refers to the Seebohm Report and the appointment of a Chief ...
Interview with Kenneth Page (b.1936).

PMK/003/010

Kenneth Page moved to Woughton on the Green in 1959. He was a builder, and was employed as a subcontractor on many of the new Milton Keynes estates; he recalls that a high quality of work was demanded. He was not enthusiastic about the new town at the beginning, but was in favour of ...
Interview with Roger and Jean Whalley (b.1944).

PMK/004/001

Interview with Roger and Jean Whalley, who arrived in Bletchley in 1960. They discuss their move to Bletchley and settling in there, life before the new city, new estates, changes to transport, education and leisure facilities, parks, City Centre and future changes.
Interview with Margaret Deveruex (b.1940).

PMK/004/004

Interview with Margaret Deveruex, original resident since 1963, who discusses initial reaction to Milton Keynes plans, living in Newport Pagnell before the new city, moving to new estate, effect of the development on New Bradwell, new amenities and leisure facilities, transport, overall changes to the area and Milton Keynes publicity
Interview with Terry and Ruth James (b.1939 and b.1938) and daughter.

PMK/004/009

Terry and Ruth James moved to the Haven Estate in Stony Stratford from London in 1964. They talk about adjusting to the new area. They recall hearing about the plans for Milton Keynes and remember seeing the new buildings going up. They moved in 1980 to Bradview Crescent.
Interview with Kathy Baker (b.1934).

PMK/005/016

Kathy Baker settled in the Milton Keynes area in 1974. She describes how she heard about the new ‘city’ and why she chose to move there. She talks about employment, local transport and amenities.

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