Olney

Statistics
Population:	6,032 (2001 Census)
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference:	Maps for SP889513
Administration
Unitary authority:	Milton Keynes
Region:	South East England
Nation:	England
Other
Police force:	Thames Valley
Ceremonial county:	Buckinghamshire
Historic county:	Buckinghamshire
Post office and telephone
Post town:	OLNEY
Postal district:	MK46
Dialling code:	01234
Politics
UK Parliament:	North East Milton Keynes
European Parliament:	South East England

Olney is a small town near Milton Keynes, England with a population of around 6,000 people. It lies on the River Great Ouse, and it is very close to the borders with Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. Although administratively part of the new city of Milton Keynes, it is equidistant from Northampton, Bedford and Milton Keynes. It is located with easy access to the M1 at Junction 14 (approximately five miles) and with fast and frequent train links to London from Milton Keynes Central (approximately ten miles). Download high resolution version (1802x2589, 189 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Milton Keynes Categories: GFDL images | GBdot ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The Districts of England are the lowest level of local government in England, except for civil parishes. ... The Borough of Milton Keynes is a borough in England. ... The region (also known as Government Office region) is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity in England. ... South East England is one of the official regions of England. ... Home Nations is a term used to refer to the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland collectively, but also as separate entities, distinct from the United Kingdom as a whole. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... There are a number of police forces in the United Kingdom. ... Thames Valley Police is one of the largest police services in England and the largest non-metropolitan one, covering 2200 sq mi (5,700 km²) and a population of 2. ... The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. ... Map of Bucks (1904) Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a county in South East England. ... The traditional counties of England are historic subdivisions of the country into around 40 regions. ... Map of Bucks (1904) Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a county in South East England. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... To see the list in alphabetical order see the categories UK Parliamentary constituencies and UK Parliamentary constituencies (historic). ... Creation 1992 MP Mark Lancaster Party Conservative Type House of Commons County Buckinghamshire EP constituency South East England North East Milton Keynes is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... South East England is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Milton Keynes Milton Keynes (pronounced ) is a purpose-built, high technology city in South East England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... The Great Ouse at St Neots The River Great Ouse is a river in the east of England. ... Border stone at Passo San Giacomo between Val Formazza in Italy and Val Bedretto in Switzerland Borders define geographic boundaries of political entities or legal jurisdictions, such as governments, states or subnational administrative divisions. ... Bedfordshire is a county in England and forms part of the East of England region. ... Northamptonshire (abbreviated Northants or Nhants) is a landlocked county in central England with a population of 629,676 (2001 census). ...

First mentioned in the Domesday Book, the town has a history as a lace-making centre, and as the place where the Olney Hymns were written. John Newton, author of the hymn Amazing Grace was curate of Olney and is buried here as well as having the Cowper and Newton museum dedicated to him in the town. Domesday Book (also known as Domesday, or Book of Winchester), was the record of the great survey of England completed in 1086, executed for William the Conqueror, that was similar to a census by a government of today. ... White lace is often used in collars and other fabric borders. ... The Olney Hymns is a famous collection of hymns written by John Newton, William Cowper, and other hymnodists. ... John Newton (July 24, 1725 – December 21, 1807) was an English clergyman and writer who wrote the hymn Amazing Grace after converting to Christianity and abandoning his participation in the slave trade. ... A hymn is a song specifically written as a song of praise, adoration or prayer, typically addressed to a god. ... Amazing Grace is one of the most well-known Christian hymns. ...

Since 1445, a pancake race has been run in the town every Pancake Day. Events Discovery of Senegal and Cape Verde by Dinas Diaz Births March 1 - Sandro Botticelli, Italian painter (died 1510) March 16 - Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg, Swiss-born preacher (died 1510) Albert Brudzewski, Polish astronomer (died 1497) Nicolas Chuquet, French mathematician Deaths June 5 - Leonel Power, English composer June 11 - Henry... Pancakes with strawberries A pancake is a batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle with oil or butter. ... Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday is the name by which Shrove Tuesday is also known in Britain and Ireland, and Australia. ...

Before an administrative boundary change in 1995, Olney was in Buckinghamshire. It now forms part of the Borough of Milton Keynes, a unitary authority. 1995 (MCMXCV in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Map of Bucks (1904) Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a county in South East England. ... The Borough of Milton Keynes is a borough in England. ...

Although Olney is in the Milton Keynes area, and uses an MK postcode, it uses the Bedford dialling code (01234). Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Milton Keynes Milton Keynes (pronounced ) is a purpose-built, high technology city in South East England. ... UK and Australian postal codes are known as postcodes. ... Bedford is the county town of the English county of Bedfordshire. ...

The town is neatly divided by the A509 and the wide High Street adds to the charm of this historic market town. Market day is Thursday with traders selling fruit and vegetables and other foodstuffs as well as clothing and hardware. In recent years Olney has become a popular destination for Sunday afternoon shoppers, with its plethora of antique shops punctuated by other high-end boutique shopping opportunities.

As Olney continues to expand (with new housing estates and its 3rd school due for completion in 2006) the contentious issue of a by-pass to re-route the busy A509 may continue to be an issue for the residents of the town. 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...