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Bletchley

Bletchley, Historic railway town in Milton Keynes, England

Description

Bletchley is a town in Milton Keynes that stretches along the Grand Union Canal and Watling Street. It contains residential neighborhoods, parks, and a shopping district centered on Queensway.

History

The town grew from a small settlement into a major railway junction during the Victorian era. The station opened in 1838 and became central to this growth.

Culture

The Fenny Poppers tradition involves firing six ceremonial cannons on specific celebration days throughout the year in the town center.

Practical

The town center is easy to walk through, with shops and services concentrated in one area. Proximity to the canal provides additional walking routes for visitors.

Did you know?

The Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve occupies former clay pits that supplied materials to local brick makers until 1990. Today the lakes and trails there offer a green space for walking and wildlife.

GPS coordinates
51.99437,-0.73257
Latest update
December 20, 2025 00:27

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