Archive

The Archive consists of a unique collection of over 2000 documents relating to the development of Milton Keynes from its inception to the present day.

All kinds of people may find the collection of interest:

• School students - for project work
• Teachers - for lesson preparation
• Higher Education students - for a dissertation or thesis
• Groups - researching the background of their community
• Individuals - curious to find out more about their local area.

• 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 map room holds a comprehensive collection including OS maps and aerial views of Milton Keynes grid squares