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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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High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Ismail Anilmis DL (c) with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (l) and former High Sheriffs. Image: The office of the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire.

What does the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire do? The ancient role explained

The role of High Sheriff dates back more than 1,000 years. Here’s what the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire does today, how the role began and why it still matters. Today, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire...
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Singers in traditional Polish dress

Monthly column: Why is it so important to celebrate Heritage Days?

The Polish community has shaped Bedford for generations. Long before Poland joined the European Union, Polish families were helping build the town’s industries, communities and cultural identity...
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Archaeologists examine a find as part of the East West Rail works.

The Romans beneath Bedford: What new discoveries are revealing about our past

From new archaeological finds emerging during major development work to rediscovered luxury villas with heated flooring, Bedfordshire’s ancient past is once again coming into focus...
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Bedford St John's Station c1870

Historic Bedford Railway 200 special to air on Bedford Radio this Christmas

Bedford Radio’s award-nominated Historic Bedford series returns on Sunday, 28 December 2025 with a Railway 200 special exploring how the railways came to Bedford...
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Walk through Bedford Borough’s thousand-year history with new tours

The Bedford Association of Tour Guides has launched eight new walking tours for Bedfordians and visitors to Bedford Borough. Led by knowledgeable...
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New book celebrates the history of Bedfordshire’s lost boozers

If you're looking for the ideal Christmas present for that hard-to-buy-for pub-loving member of your family, then look no further than the new book, published by the Bedford Clanger's...
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Blue plaque to commemorate WWII and BBC history of Bunyan Meeting

Bedford's historical World War II connection to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is being honoured with the unveiling of a blue plaque on the side of Bunyan Meeting on Mill Street...
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Fascinating aerial images available as Historic England launches new photography site

Incredible aerial photographs taken of the East of England over the past 100 years are now available for the public to search and explore. Today (Tuesday), Historic England...
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The Edwardian women exhibit at the Panacea Museum is open until 24 October 2020

New Panacea Museum exhibit focusses on Edwardian women’s history

Bedford's Panacea Museum has opened a new exhibition today that focuses on Edwardian women's history and delves into the lives of the women who formed the organisation. Open until 25 October...
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