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28 August 2026
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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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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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Tell your story as part of UK Disability History Month at the Higgins

The Higgins Bedford is asking residents to to share their experiences of living with a disability as part of UK Disability History Month (UKDHM). Launched on 18 November, UKDHM aims...
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Chiara McCall - coronavirus photography project

Submit your lockdown memories for Higgins museum COVID-19 project

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Tell us your coronavirus ‘lockdown’ experience

Like the rest of the UK, Bedford is in 'lockdown' as the Government imposes restrictions on movement and social interaction to reduce the rate of coronavirus infection. But what are your...
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