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Airship sculpture inspired by words and language of Shortstown Primary School

The pupils of Shortstown Primary School in Cardington worked with a local artist to create a unique sculpture to reflect their town's historical association with airships...
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91st anniversary of R101 crash remembered in history podcast

A history podcast, set up to alleviate the boredom of lockdown, has turned its attention to Bedford this week, to mark the 91st anniversary of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R101 airship...
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Bedford Creative Arts launch Airship Dreamers club for kids

Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) have launched the Airship Dreamers club to help local children explore Bedford’s Airship history. The club forms part of BCA’s Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity...
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Airship Dreams

Share your memories of the past and hopes for the future with BCA’s project ‘Airship Dreams’

Do your grandparents remember airships flying above Bedford? Did one of your family members work at Cardington Sheds? Could you imagine a futuristic...
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The R101 airship at Cardington Image: BCA Airships

Bedford Creative Arts receives over £100k funding for Cardington ‘Airship Dreams’ project

Bedford's historical association with airships will be celebrated with a programme of events and exhibitions later this year, thanks to Bedford Creative...
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