Museums · West Midlands
Olney, Buckinghamshire
Olney (, rarely OW-nee, rarely OLL-nee, the "L" is not pronounced by local people) is a market town and civil parish in the unitary authority area of the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Engla
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Olney (, rarely OW-nee, rarely OLL-nee, the "L" is not pronounced by local people) is a market town and civil parish in the unitary authority area of the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 6,598. Lying on the left bank of the River Great Ouse, the Town is located around 8 miles (13 km) from Milton Keynes, and 10 miles (16 km) from Bedford, Northampton and Wellingborough. Olney is best known for poet William Cowper, anti-slavery preacher John Newton, and their 1770's collaboration the Olney Hymns, including Amazing Grace (see History, below). The many places in the USA, and elsewhere, also called Olney, appear to be named either directly after Olney in England, or after a family whose surname originates from the Buckinghamshire town.
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From the Wikipedia article
Olney (, rarely OW-nee, rarely OLL-nee, the "L" is not pronounced by local people) is a market town and civil parish in the unitary authority area of the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 6,598. Lying on the left bank of the River Great Ouse, the Town is located around 8 miles (13 km) from Milton Keynes, and 10 miles (16 km) from Bedford, Northampton and Wellingborough. Olney is best known for poet William Cowper, anti-slavery preacher John Newton, and their 1770's collaboration the Olney Hymns, including Amazing Grace (see History, below). The many places in the USA, and elsewhere, also called Olney, appear to be named either directly after Olney in England, or after a family whose surname originates from the Buckinghamshire town.
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Background
History
Late Jurassic dinosaur bones were unearthed at a quarry near Clifton Reynes. Evidence of Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age activity has been found in and around Olney, much of it close to the River Ouse. Olney is considered to have been an important Romano-British township, with remains located north-east of the current town, A bronze ritual bowl of Roman-era Italian origin was discovered among Roman civic remains in 1977 at Hyde Farm. The Town is mentioned as Ollanege (Olla's island) in 932, and in 979 ten hides at Olney were granted by King Ethelred to his kinsman Elfere. According to the Domesday Book, the place later called Olnei had been held in 1066 by Burgred, a descendent of the King…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1529, -0.7015
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Olney
- Postcode
- MK46 4BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes North
- Opening
- Th (General Market), 1st Su (Farmers’ market)
Sources
- wikipedia: Olney, Buckinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olney, Buckinghamshire?
- Olney, Buckinghamshire is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.1529°, -0.7015°.
- Is Olney, Buckinghamshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Olney, Buckinghamshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.
- What are the opening hours for Olney, Buckinghamshire?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Th (General Market), 1st Su (Farmers’ market). Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.