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1950
In 1954
the Stoke Mandeville Paraplegic games were held
for the first time.
The Grange School opened in 1954, it was billed
as the biggest school project since the war and
had places for 600 pupils.
Southcourt doubled in size during the 1950s
helped by the use of prefabricated building.
Planned expansion began in 1958 under an
agreement for re-housing the over spill
population from London.
1960
Land was set aside for new factories to
provide work for newcomers. The Borough Council
bought Bedgrove Farm.
Private housing was built on the Bedgrove farm
area, which was to become known as Westmorland
Avenue, Bedgrove.
The fabric and atmosphere of the town remained
almost intact until the 1960's.
Wholesale re-development of Silver Street/ Great
Western St resulted in the building of the
original Friars Square
The new County Offices, a 12 storey building
was designed as part of the same complex.
1970
Building continued at a fast rate during the
1970s. Redevelopment of the area between High
Street and the Market Square was begun to create
a new shopping centre known as the Hale Leys.
1980
The Hale Leys Shopping centre opens
The cattle market eight sided auction rings
were known locally as the pepper pots. The market
closed in 1987 and the buildings were demolished
the following year, but their style is reflected
in the design of the civic centre.
1990
The redeveloped Friars Square opened
Beyond 2000
The District Council has proposals for
Aylesbury that will take the town into the new
Millennium.
The Year 7 pupils of St Edward's RC Middle
School compiled this research,
under the supportive eye of their classroom
teacher Mrs Chris Lake.
The pupils were amazed at the changes in
Aylesbury Town over the period of time. They
found it quite difficult to comprehend why such
'attractive' structures had been demolished and
replaced with 'character-less' buildings -
Technology!
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