Local History
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Sea Shanty Tells The Story Of Stony Stratford's Boat Building Past
Published: Thu, 28/02/2013 10:02Did you know that Stony Stratford used to have a boatyard which built ocean-going vessels? (No, this isn't a Cock and Bull story, and yes, Stony IS just about as far as you can get from the sea in any direction!).Full story -
Living Archive Makes A Great Present From The Past Of Milton Keynes
Published: Thu, 23/08/2012 10:11A local charity is offering people to chance to buy rare photos of Milton Keynes in days gone by.Full story -
Stony In History: Terry Ratcliffe And His Donkey
Published: Sat, 12/05/2012 10:58This Teddy Ratcliffe used to come in there and they used to treat him to a drink and he got a little bit tight and he used to get a little bit dizzy, so they said, Poor old Teddy.Full story -
Stony In History: The Crown Inn
Published: Mon, 07/05/2012 09:08In 1896 the last Great Court Leet and Jury was held at the Crown, Stony Stratford.Full story -
Stony in History: Transport
Published: Sat, 14/05/2011 09:53Some men could afford bikes but most never got enough money to buy them.Full story -
Memories of Matt
Published: Fri, 13/05/2011 14:12Andy Powell, StonyLive! Management Committee Chairman, writes about his memories of Matt Armour.Full story -
Stony in History: Shopping
Published: Fri, 13/05/2011 13:30Tibbett's the Grocers, that was old fashioned. There was a chair for you to sit down when you was waiting for your order.Full story -
Stony in History: The Tram
Published: Thu, 12/05/2011 11:22Stony Stratford resident Cecil Palmer recalls his memories of the tram.Full story -
Stony in History: York House School
Published: Wed, 11/05/2011 20:02Quotes from Stony Stratford residents interviewed by Living Archive in the early 1990's recalling schooldays at York House.Full story
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Stony in History: Swimming in the River
Published: Wed, 11/05/2011 07:12The following quotes are from Stony Stratford residents interviewedin the early 1990s recalling how they learnt to swim.Full story -
Stony in History: Christmas Time at Fegans
Published: Wed, 11/05/2011 07:05Our insight in to life in Stony in years gone by continues...Full story -
Stony in History: The Wonderful Fairs
Published: Mon, 09/05/2011 07:57I remember the Fair used to come every year. The Fairs were absolutely wonderful.Full story -
A Cock & Bull Story - The Truth At Last
Published: Mon, 09/05/2011 07:46The phrase Stony is famous for... Or is that a Cock & Bull story itself?Full story -
Stony in History: A Church Story
Published: Sun, 08/05/2011 18:33In 1742 a sad group of Stony Stratford people stood looking at the charred remains of their church of St Mary Magdalene.Full story -
Stony In History: The Bunny Run
Published: Sat, 07/05/2011 11:34As part of Stony AHA! AboutMyArea/MK11 is publishing a series of historical articles to give an insight in to life in and around Stony Stratford in years gone by.Full story



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