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Bedford Connections

Here are some articles connected to the town of Bedford that may be of interest if you are unfamiliar with this part of the United Kingdom. Bedford is steeped in ancient history and can be traced back to Saxon times.

But why is it called Bedford? 

From a local chieftain who used a particular part of the river as a crossing - hence "Beda's" Ford.

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Hymn Tune - Bedford >>>
March - Bedford Congress Hall >>>
John Bunyan (1628 - 1688) >>>
Glenn Miller (1904 - 1944) >>>
Bedford in Pictures - 2005 >>>
Bedford History >>>
The Salvation Army in Bedford >>>