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Buckingham is a small town in Buckinghamshire, England. It is one of the typical English market town, with its share of restaurants and pubs. The market is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The town has a population of around 13,500 people (2012 estimate).
Buckingham, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Three_Cups,_Buckingham_-_geograph.org.uk_-_698533.jpgAuthor: al partington
Buckingham traces its history to the 7th century, when it was established by the Anglo-Saxon leader Bucca. The name Buckingham means "meadow of Bucca's people". With the arrival of the Vikings, the village of Buckingham changed hands a number of times, between the Saxons and the Danes. It was made the county town of the newly formed Buckinghamshire in the 10th century.
In 1529, Buckingham lost the title of county town to Aylesbury. King Henry VIII made Aylesbury the county town of Buckinghamshire to benefit Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn, whom King Henry VIII was interested to marry, because Thomas has properties in Aylesbury.
Visiting Buckingham
From the M1 motorway, take 13 and continue on the A421 road. It takes you through Bletchley and continues heading west towards Buckingham.
Buckingham Old Gaol: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Buckingham_OldCountyGaol02.JPGAuthor: Chris Nyborg
Places of Interest in Buckingham
- Buckingham Chantry Chapel: 15th century chapel, now a National Trust property.
- Buckingham Old Gaol: Historic prison building, now a museum. It was built in 1747, with its rounded front added in 1839.
- St Bernadine's Catholic Church: Church of the joint Parish of Buckingham and Brackley, together with St Martin's Catholic Church, Brackley.
- St Peter and St Paul, Buckingham: Anglican parish church consecrated in 1780.
- Stowe House: Country house in Stowe, a village about 3.2 km (2 mi) to the northwest of Buckingham.
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