The history of the town
over two thousand years can be browsed here.
It grew up as a railway town. Then around 1964 it became host to the infamous power
station, now scheduledd to disappear.
In 2011 it was announced as Science Vale Enterprise zone including Milton Park and Harwell. It was forcast to result is some 800 jobs for the area.
Just half a mile from the house is the Orchard Centre
with many shops including Sainsburys. This is expected to be extended Eastwards towards the house in the future.
Last updated 18/3/2012