Fenny lock alongside the Red Lion pub

The Story of Fenny-Stratford

Title: The Fascinating Story of Fenny Stratford: From Plague to Innovation Fenny Stratford may be a small town on the edge of Milton Keynes, but it has a rich history that spans centuries. Originally an independent town, it was incorporated into Milton Keynes in 1967. The town's name is an Old English word that means 'marshy ford on a Roman road'. During its long history, Fenny Stratford's market was once a bustling spot, but the bubonic plague devastated the town in 1665, causing the London-Chester route to be diverted away…