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A stone circular well, inside a deeper hole, cordoned off by orange netting, shows where archeologists have found a well, believed to be from the 1870s, uncovered at the construction site for Universal United Kingdom Resort Image Project Universal

Archaeologists uncover 150-year-old well at Universal United Kingdom Resort site

Drone footage of archaeological digs at the Universal United Kingdom Resort site in Bedford Borough has revealed a 24-metre well dating back to 1873, uncovering a piece of local Victorian history...
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A decorated samien as part of the archaeological finds by East West Rail

Explore ‘pop up archaeology museums’ bringing the past to life 

Families in Bedford and Milton Keynes can explore the archaeological discoveries unearthed from the region connected by the East West Rail in exciting free pop-up events...
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What’s on Bedford: 7 – 17 March 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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