Bradwell Abbey Farm and Beyond
The history of Bradwell Priory is well known, but for 220 years it was a working farm before the new city of Milton Keynes came along. Who were the farmers who tended the land? What did they grow? What were their lives like and how did the constant changes and innovations affect them during that time?
For the first time, the story of Bradwell Abbey farm has been examined in detail, with the owners and tenants researched and explored through the records left behind of their lives.
The history of Bradwell Priory is well known, but for 220 years it was a working farm before the new city of Milton Keynes came along. Who were the farmers who tended the land? What did they grow? What were their lives like and how did the constant changes and innovations affect them during that time?
For the first time, the story of Bradwell Abbey farm has been examined in detail, with the owners and tenants researched and explored through the records left behind of their lives.
The history of Bradwell Priory is well known, but for 220 years it was a working farm before the new city of Milton Keynes came along. Who were the farmers who tended the land? What did they grow? What were their lives like and how did the constant changes and innovations affect them during that time?
For the first time, the story of Bradwell Abbey farm has been examined in detail, with the owners and tenants researched and explored through the records left behind of their lives.
Contents:
Introduction
Early History of the Site to 1817
Farmer Bennett - 1817-1845
Farmer Adams - 1845-1872
Farmer Punter - 1872-1900
Farmer Wylie - 1900-1919
The Wolverton Industrial & Provident Society - 1919-1950
Farmer Field - 1950-1971
Bradwell Abbey Field Centre - 1971-1987
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre - 1987-Now
216 pp. Paperback.
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