Great Linford History

Revealing and celebrating the history of the Buckinghamshire village of Great Linford, once home to the famous astrological doctor the Reverend Richard Napier.

[Milton Keynes Museum @MKMuseum]

FRIDAY FUN: What is it?

Okay, so you can see what these are!

These well worn (and the rest!) scissors from our collection might not be great for chopping your barnet, but they date back to the Medieval period and were found in Great Linford.

[The Parks Trust @TheParksTrust]

We’re hosting an outdoor art competition on Sat 13 June at Great Linford Manor Park!

Spectators don’t need to book and can enjoy a range of activities including creative writing sessions, art workshops and nature crafts.

Find out more: https://t.co/NkF8P4hWwT

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

The history walk on Sunday May 31st, departing 2pm, will be accompanied by a BSL interpreter.

[The Parks Trust @TheParksTrust]

The Friends of Great Linford Manor Park group hosts free guided walks every month 🌳

On Sunday 31st May at 2pm, they will be joined by a British Sign Language interpreter. Come along to learn about the parks’ fascinating history!

Find out more: https://t.co/GTUU80g6ZV

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

I'll be delivering a talk on the history of Great Linford Almshouses at Central Milton Keynes Library on May 16th. It's part of a packed day of events and activities organised by Milton Keynes Heritage Association. Talk tickets (free) can be obtained here. https://t.co/RH4BpsOJMP

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

Lovely weather in prospect for a history walk around Great Linford Manor Park. Departs 2pm, April 26th from parklands car park.

[The Parks Trust @TheParksTrust]

A live art competition is coming to Great Linford Manor Park this June!

Enter now to create your very own masterpiece, inspired by the park’s landscape, heritage and natural beauty on Sat 13 June.

Find out more: https://t.co/Wp5OxZDo2j

#WorldArtDay

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

Looking like nice weather for a walk in the park.

[Bharat Shah @Bharat_Shah_MK]

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[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

Join the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park for a fascinating history walk on Friday, March 13th. Departs 10.30am from Parklands car park.

[Elizabeth Coombe @Lizcoombe]

@HistoryLinford The park looking beautiful this morning. What a magnificent display of daffodils.

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

I'll be leading a history walk around Great Linford Manor Park this Sunday, February 22nd. Depart 2pm from the former Arts Centre car park.

[Buckinghamshire Archives @BucksArchives]

For #MKMonday we thought we'd share some of our local industrial heritage! Here's the construction of a kiln at Great Linford Brickworks back in 1880.

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

My new blog post explores what happened in Great Linford when the plague stalked the land. https://t.co/xj4IvrBaKp

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

The catastrophic canal breach at Whitchurch which has been much reported in recent days reminded me that something similar almost happened at Great Linford. Here's the story from 1809. https://t.co/rYhoLSOWFh

[Carole Matthews @carolematthews]

We did one of of our favourite winter walks yesterday. Along the Grand Union Canal at Great Linford park. C : ) xx

[City DiscoveryCentre @MKCityDiscovery]

Well done to everyone who knew this is Great Linford! It's the housing at Gibbwin, taken in August 1979.

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

Lovely footage of the park.

[Love Canals UK @lovecanalsuk]

#lovecanals #boatlife We’ve arrived at Great Linford Manor Park and a mooring that I’ve been eyeing up since I first saw it a year ago. It feels bizarre that we’re even allowed to stay here, but here we are! Join us for a dreamy couple of days before we continue our journey to London. 🎶 Additional music trivia credits: ...
https://t.co/WmcB6inCEG

[The Parks Trust @TheParksTrust]

Do you want to learn more about Great Linford Manor Park? 🌳

The Friends of Great Linford Manor Park group hosts free guided walks twice a month where you can discover the parks hidden gems and learn about its history.

Find out more: https://t.co/pbD6H9jfqE

[Great Linford History @HistoryLinford]

Important breaking news this morning. The Almshouses and School House at Great Linford Manor Park have been added to the Historic England at risk register. https://t.co/k1oWoh4kcZ