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Milton Keynes, aerial photograph C017 / 0653
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Milton Keynes, aerial photograph C017 / 0653
Milton Keynes, aerial photograph. The main rectangular portion of the image shows the shopping district in central Milton Keynes. It is surrounded by residential housing. Roads are arranged in a grid pattern. The large white building (middle right) is the XScape Centre and Milton Keynes Central Station is at bottom left corner. Milton Keynes existed formerly as a series of small villages set in farmland. During the 1960s the area experienced rapid new housing development with the aim to build a new city. Photographed in 2012
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Media ID 9342029
© GETMAPPING PLC/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2012 Aerial Photography Birds Eye View Building Buildings City Earth Observation House Houses Mapping Modern Present Day Railway Railways Road Roads Survey Urban Urbanisation Urbanization Milton Keynes New City New Town Shopping Centre
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This aerial photograph captures the essence of Milton Keynes, a modern city in the United Kingdom. The image showcases the bustling shopping district located at the heart of Milton Keynes, surrounded by neatly arranged residential housing. The roads are meticulously laid out in a grid pattern, providing efficient connectivity throughout the city. One prominent feature that catches the eye is the XScape Centre, a striking white building situated towards the middle right of the photo. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to Milton Keynes' contemporary design and urban development. Additionally, nestled in the bottom left corner is Milton Keynes Central Station, serving as a vital transportation hub for residents and visitors alike. The history of this vibrant city is fascinatingly depicted through this photograph. Once consisting of small villages amidst farmland, Milton Keynes underwent rapid transformation during the 1960s when it was envisioned as an entirely new city. Today, it stands tall as an epitome of 21st-century urbanization and progress. Taken in 2012 by GETMAPPING PLC/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY using advanced earth observation techniques and aerial photography, this print offers viewers a bird's-eye view into present-day Milton Keynes – its houses dotting every corner alongside buildings that house various establishments such as shops and offices. Roads crisscrossing like veins connect these structures while railways provide convenient access to other parts of England. Overall, this photo encapsulates both beauty and functionality within one frame - showcasing how human ingenuity can transform landscapes into thriving cities like never before imagined.
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