Diamond Jubilee (1) - 2012 (Ref: 000348)
The Village Hall beautifully prepared ahead of the 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations on 5th June 2012.
Diamond Jubilee (2) - 2012 (Ref: 000349)
Area outside the village hall prepared for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations held on 5th June 2012.
Diamond Jubilee (3) - 2012 (Ref: 000350)
Onlookers at the village green watch the crowning of the "Queen" and her Prince Regent (Lesley and Ken Johnson) at the Jubilee celbrations on 5th June 2012.
Diamond Jubilee (4) - 2012 (Ref: 000351)
Lesley and Ken Johnson are crowned Queen and Prince Regent by two village children at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations held on 5th June 2012. Keith Parker is the compere.
Diamond Jubilee (5) - 2012 (Ref: 000352)
The "Queen" and her Prince Regent - Lesley and Ken Johnson - declare the village hall open for festivities at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations held on 5th June 2012. Keith Parker officiates.
Diamond Jubilee (6) - 2012 (Ref: 000353)
Just a small sample of the delicious food prepared for the Diamond Jubilee tea held in the Village Hall on 5th June 2012.
Diamond Jubilee (7) - 2012 (Ref: 000354)
Villagers enjoy the Diamond Jubilee tea in the Village Hall on 5th June 2012.
Diamond Jubilee (8) - 2012 (Ref: 000355)
Villagers enjoy the Diamond Jubilee tea in the Village Hall on 5th June 2012.
Diamond Jubilee (9) -2012 (Ref: 000356)
The Diamond Jubilee tea held in the Village Hall on 5th June 2012 rounds off with hearty singing of "Land of Hope and Glory" and "Jerusalem"!
Diamond Jubilee (10) - 2012 (Ref: 000357)
The Diamond Jubilee tea held in the Village Hall on 5th June 2012 rounds off with hearty singing of "Land of Hope and Glory" and "Jerusalem"!
May Day 1989 (Ref: 000315)
May Day 1989 (Ref: 000316)
A43 bypass 1990 (Ref: 000317)
Construction of the "new A43" which by-passed Milton and Blisworth.
Village Park Gala Day 2011 - ribbon cutting (Ref: 000318)
Cutting the ribbon at the formal opening of the Village Park at a Gala Day on 2nd May 2011
Village Park Gala Day 2011 - unveiling sign (Ref: 000319)
Unveiling the sign at the formal opening of the Village Park at a Gala Day on 2nd May 2011.
Village Park Gala Day 2011 (Ref: 000320)
The new entrance sign at the refurbished Village Park shortly after its unveiling at the Gala Day on 2nd May 2011.
Village Park Gala Day 2011 (Ref: 000321)
This well-attended event was held on 2nd May 2011 to mark the formal opening of the refurbished Village Park.
1921 Wedding collection: HRH Princess Mary (Ref: 000327)
Leaflet inviting all the 'Marys' of the Empire to contribute to a wedding gift for HRH the Princess Mary.
1922 Princess Mary Wedding donations (Ref: 000328)
1922 Wedding collection receipt (Ref: 000329)
Receipt from WC Mann to Mr Alexander for the monies raised by the 'Milton Marys' for HRH Princess Mary's wedding gift.
000249 (Ref: 000249)
Soil delivery to Turners Nurseries - 1950s (Ref: 000265)
A delivery of topsoil to Turners Nurseries in the 1950s. Nigel Turner is standing on top of the heap. In the distance are Willow Cottage and Stockwell Farm.
Maypole dancing - 1950s (Ref: 000270)
Maypole dancing in the 1950s. The couple in the foreground is Jamie McClaughlin and partner. Behind them are Sally Sharp and Stuart Turner.
May Day 1955 (Ref: 000283)
Amongst the interested onlookers are Mary Rouse and Angela Hickson
May Day 1985 (Ref: 000309)
May Day 1985 - Michele Jackson is the May Queen
May Day 1982 (Ref: 000310)
M1 construction work 1982 (Ref: 000311)
Construction of a new footbridge over the M1 motorway at Rothersthorpe (20/2/1982)
May Day 1989 (Ref: 000312)
Classic cars 1990 (Ref: 000313)
Norwich Union Classic Car run passes through Milton (27/5/1990). Mercedes followed by a Mini Cooper.
Classic cars 1990 (Ref: 000314)
Norwich Union Classic Car run passes through Milton (27/5/1990) .Aston martin.
May Day 1947 (Ref: 000150)
1947 May Day. L-R Back row: Jim Turner, Pat Hebblewhite (May Queen), Bill Pell, Janet Cowley. Front row: Barry Cashmore, John Cashmore. Just visible: George Hebblewhite.
Coronation service - 1952 (Ref: 000160)
Outdoor service held in The Orchard to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Rev Tadman is officiating and Milton Band are playing under their conductor Bill Stockford. Photograph taken at a slightly different time from 000139.
