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2 September 2026
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Local historian Simon Houfe in the garden of Avenue House in Ampthill surrounded by papers. Image Houfe family

Obituary: Simon Richard Houfe (1942 – 2026)

Simon Richard Houfe of Ampthill, author, editor, historian, and lifelong chronicler of Bedfordshire’s people and places, has been remembered with deep affection following his death...
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History of former fire station on display during Mill Street renovation

A former fire station on Mill Street in Bedford is 'under wraps' while it undergoes essential renovation works. The building, which dates back to 1888, is owned by Bedford Borough Council, and new...
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Bedfordshire Archives launches videos to support ‘Community Histories’

Bedfordshire Archives has created a series of new introductory videos to help those accessing their records available online and want to add their own 'Community Histories' pages to the...
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Interactive WWII map

Interactive map of Bedfordshire in WWII launched to mark VJDay 75th anniversary

To mark the 75th anniversary of VJDay, an interactive map has been launched to help explore and understand Bedfordshire's contribution to the war effort...
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