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During the Iron Age, the area that would become Newport Pagnell was first settled by ancient Britons. They chose this location because of the rivers Great Ouse and Lovat, which provided water and good farming land. Archaeological evidence shows that people lived here and worked with iron tools!

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1086: Newport Pagnell in the Domesday Book

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1086: Newport Pagnell in the Domesday Book

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The Domesday Book, written for William the Conqueror, mentions Newport Pagnell! It tells us the town had a population of around 450 people, with a mill and valuable farming land. The 'Pagnell' part of the name comes from the Pagnell family who owned the manor.

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1200s: St Peter and St Paul Church Established

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1200s: St Peter and St Paul Church Established

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The beautiful parish church of St Peter and St Paul was built in the 13th century. It has been at the heart of Newport Pagnell ever since! The church shows the town was becoming more important and wealthy. You can still visit this magnificent building today.

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Newport Pagnell became famous for its leather trade! The town had many tanneries where animal hides were turned into leather. The rivers were perfect for this work, and the leather was used to make shoes, bags, and other items. This trade made the town very prosperous.

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The Dolphin Inn opened its doors and became an important coaching inn. Travelers would stop here on their journey between London and the North. The inn provided fresh horses, food, and a place to rest. It's still standing today and is one of the oldest buildings in town!

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The famous Tickford Bridge was built - and it's still in use today! It's the oldest iron bridge in Britain that still carries traffic. The bridge was very important for trade and travel, helping Newport Pagnell grow as a market town.

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Newport Pagnell became well-known for its beautiful lace making. Many women and girls worked as lace makers, creating delicate patterns by hand. The town was part of a larger lace-making area called the Midlands Lace Region.

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The railway came to Newport Pagnell! This changed everything - people could travel more easily, and goods could be transported faster. The railway station helped the town grow and brought new opportunities for trade and business.

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Aston Martin, the luxury car maker, opened their factory in Newport Pagnell. For many years, beautiful sports cars were made here, making the town famous worldwide. While the main factory has moved, Aston Martin Works still operates in the town for heritage operations.

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Today, Newport Pagnell is a thriving town that remembers its history while looking to the future. You can still see many historical buildings like the Queens Head Hotel and The Cannon, but there are also new shops, schools, and businesses. The town continues to change and grow!