Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Bradwell Abbey, Alston Drive
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK13 9AP
England
Website
Education
Library
Telephone
01908 227229
Fax
01908 222235
The City Discovery Centre was set up in 1987; we are an educational charity aiming to further understanding of the history and unique geography of Milton Keynes.
In order to promote a greater appreciation of the historical, natural and built environments of Milton Keynes, MKCDC works with schools, universities, international delegations, local people and many more. We host educational visits, city tours, open days, heritage events amongst our range of activities.
Our urban geography education uses Milton Keynes as a case study; to inform and educate the public about urban geography and urban planning/design, and its role in the future development of Milton Keynes; to promote geography as a subject in schools; to promote careers related to geography as a subject; and to deliver history activity days covering the Roman, Medieval, Tudor and Stuart periods.
MKCDC is based at Bradwell Abbey, the site and remains of a medieval Benedictine Priory and Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Venue Type:
Library, Archive, Gallery, Heritage site, Archaeological site, Architecture centre, Garden, parklands or rural site, Sacred space, Campaign or initiative, Artist studio or collective
Additional info
A beautiful and historic site in the heart of Milton Keynes, offering heritage and urban geography education and services.
Our library is open to the public by appointment only.
To compliment our school visits, we offer themed history shop packs to visiting groups.
The Archive consists of a unique collection of thousands of documents relating to the development of Milton Keynes from its inception to the present day. Much of the material was published by the Milton Keynes Development Corporation. Examples include:
Census and other data from population, household and employment surveys
Reports on the development of the infrastructure of the new city
Planning documents for the city as a whole and local areas within it.
City maps from 1975 onwards.
Reports of the work done by the Corporation's Archaeological Unit.
Posters and marketing material.
We also hold an extensive collection of documents relating to current plans for the growth of Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.
The Image Collection consists of some 15,000 slides and transparencies of Milton Keynes taken over the last 30 years including; aerial views, buildings, landscapes, parks, waterways, central MK, local centres, sport and recreation etc.
Collection details
Social History, Land Transport, Architecture
Key artists and exhibits
- Kitchener collection of 1920s black and white photos covering many towns and villages in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.
The Chapel of St Mary - Booklet
Beautifully written and produced, this booklet extensively brings together the history of St Mary's Chapel and it's nationally unique wall paintings of pilgrims and other scenes. With stunning new photography, line drawings, intepretation and descriptions of other relevant sites to give context, this is an excellent resource for anyone interested in medieval churches, pilgrimage, religious imagery, the history of Milton Keynes and more.
Creator
- Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Publisher
- Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
How to obtain
Mail order or in person from Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre. Please telephone to place your order and to confirm postage costs. Payment will be required by cheque; the booklet costs £5.50.
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