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History of Bedford, Bedfordshire in old photos and images

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Old historical photos and images of Bedford, Bedfordshire

A small historical reference

Geography: Bedford is a historic market and the county town of Bedfordshire, England.

Bedford was founded at a ford on the River Great Ouse, and is thought to have been the burial place of King Offa of Mercia, who is remembered for building Offa's Dyke on the Welsh border. Bedford Castle was built by Henry I, although it was destroyed in 1224. Bedford was granted borough status in 1165 and has been represented in Parliament since 1265. It is known for its large population of Italian descent.

Bedford is on the Midland Main Line, with stopping services to London and Brighton operated by Thameslink, and express services to London and the East Midlands operated by East Midlands Railway.

Population: 106 940

Bedford. A 'Peep' from the recreation grounds, 1890
A 'Peep' from the recreation grounds, 1890
Bedford. Bunyan Memorial and St Peter's Church
Bunyan Memorial and St Peter's Church
Bedford. Bunyan Memorial and Church Green
Bunyan Memorial and Church Green
Bedford. Bunyan's Statue, 1890
Bunyan's Statue, 1890
Bedford. Bunyan's Statue on corner De Parys Avenue and St Peter Street, 1905
Bunyan's Statue on corner De Parys Avenue and St Peter Street, 1905
Bedford. Bunyan's Statue on corner De Parys Avenue and St Peter Street
Bunyan's Statue on corner De Parys Avenue and St Peter Street
Bedford. Bunyan's Statue on corner St Peter Street and De Parys Avenue
Bunyan's Statue on corner St Peter Street and De Parys Avenue
Bedford. College of Technology
College of Technology
Bedford. Elstow near Bedford, John Bunyan's Cottage
Elstow near Bedford, John Bunyan's Cottage
Bedford. Elstow near Bedford, John Bunyan's Cottage
Elstow near Bedford, John Bunyan's Cottage
Bedford. Elstow Church
Elstow Church
Bedford. Elstow near Bedford, Moot Hall
Elstow near Bedford, Moot Hall
Bedford. Embankment Gardens, 1964
Embankment Gardens, 1964
Bedford. Embankment Gardens, War Memorial - 1914-1919
Embankment Gardens, War Memorial - 1914-1919
Bedford. Embankment Gardens, War Memorial - 1914-1919
Embankment Gardens, War Memorial - 1914-1919
Bedford. Embankment Gardens, War Memorial - 1914-1919, In Memory of Bedfordians
Embankment Gardens, War Memorial - 1914-1919, In Memory of Bedfordians
Bedford. High Street, 1907
High Street, 1907
Bedford. High Street
High Street
Bedford. Girls High School
Girls High School
Bedford. Girls High School
Girls High School
Bedford. Grammar School, 1903
Grammar School, 1903
Bedford. Grammar School
Grammar School
Bedford. Grammar School from Playing Fields, 1922
Grammar School from Playing Fields, 1922
Bedford. Double Decker Bus, 1950's
Double Decker Bus, 1950's




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