Mysterious Milton Keynes
The mysterious side of Milton Keynes is revealed in a new book by local author James Willis.
Discover the hidden symbolism behind the layout, buildings and street installations; explore local conspiracy theories and see how they are subtly revealed in road names, incidents and stories throughout the city's contemporary history. From the Devil's Olney residence, to the fairies of Bow Brickhill, the lid is lifted upon the city's witchcraft, relics, miracles and extensive supernatural lore. Take a walk on the wild side with the unnatural creatures of the alien zoo which prowl the parks, suburbs and waterways. There are strange deaths, mysteries, curses, urban legends and unsettling folklore which cannot easily be ignored.
'Mysterious Milton Keynes' has been thoroughly researched and contains many original photographs, as well as directions so the reader can view the area's many curiosities for themselves.
'Mysterious Milton Keynes', by James Willis, is available from all major and local bookshops from 1 st September (and is available online through Amazon now). Published by DB Publishing.
"Just north ofOlney, one can nd  irly Pit - a purportedly bottomless pond. From time to time - at the hour ofmidnight-aphantomcoach,pulled byfour headless horses driven by a decapitated coachman, is believed to pass through Olney. The Devil is said to be the onlypassenger in the coach. When the coach reaches Whirly Pit it plunges into the water and continues
it jou ey underground by means of
a secretpassage which leads to
Goosey Bridge. "
The above is an excerpt from Mysterious Milton Keynes by James Willis. The story continues to tell how taken the Devil was with Olney, where he lived and drank in the town and how the Two Brewers finally managed to bar him. It's a fascinating read!
WIN YOUR OWN SIGNED COPY OF MYSTERIOUS MILTON KEYNES
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Where abouts in Olney is Whirly Pit?
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