Bedfordshire Collection

Deer in morning mist, Woburn Abbey Park, Woburn, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan Hotel and Great Ouse River, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Large circular aerial at RAF Chicksands, a communications centre operated by the U.S. Air Force, near Shefford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Luton Hoo
April 1950: The outside of Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire which houses the Wernher Collection. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Old County Map of Bedfordshire 1611 by John Speed
A fine reproduction of John Speeds historical map of Bedfordshire originally published for the " Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain"

Embankment & River, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Date: 1900s

R101
4th October 1930: R101 at its moorings in Cardington, Bedfordshire prior to its departure for India. It crashed en-route. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Suspension Bridge and River Ouse, Bedford, Bedfordshire. Date: circa 1910s

R-101 Airship in a hangar at Cardington, Bedfordshire
1929: The R101 airship in a hangar at Cardington in Bedfordshire. The R101 was 221 m (724 ft) long and had a gas capacity of 140 million litres (5 million cu ft)

R101 Airship
2nd October 1929: An R101 Airship in its hangar at Cardington, Bedfordshire. (Photo by Puttnam /Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian woman, probably a member of the Polhill-Turner family of Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire. Seen here in a studio photograph, leaning on the back of a chair

RAF Balloon Barrage at Cardington
Royal Air Force Balloon Barrage at Cardington, Bedfordshire (note the distinctive airship hangars back right - still there today)

Woburn Abbey / Ackermann
Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire: seat of the Duke of Bedford

Priory Gardens and Priory Church of St. Peter, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Victorian mother and three children (Polhill-Turner family)
A Victorian mother and three children. They are Mrs Polhill-Turner (nee Emily Frances Barron, d 1913)), wife of Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner (1826-1881), with Alice (Alice Kate Frances)

Woburn Abbey / 1908
Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire

The Britannia Works in Bedford (engraving)
1589143 The Britannia Works in Bedford (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Britannia Works in Bedford)

Bedfordshire road signs 1950
A girl in sturdy shoes and long socks, probably school uniform, perches on top of a signpost by the B579 road near Chalton in Bedfordshire

Antique map of Cambridgeshire
An antique map of Cambridgeshire 1840.ašJames Pigot (1794-1842)aš showing the whole county and all its major towns and cities.Pigot started as an engraver for Deans Manchester Directory

Luton Bedfordshire UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Luton, Bedfordshire, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Three Counties Asylum, Arlesey, Bedfordshire
The Three Counties asylum at Arlesey (misspelt on picture), near Stotfold, Bedfordshire, opened in 1859, serving Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Huntingdonshire

Maypole, Ickwell, Beds
The children of Ickwell, Bedfordshire continue the English tradition of Maypole dancing on the village green as part of their May Day festivities

Maypole Dancing, Ickwell
The children of Ickwell, Bedfordshire continue the English tradition of Maypole dancing on the village green as part of their May Day festivities

Ampthill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire
Ampthill Road, Shefford, near Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England. Date: 1910s

Flower Power 1967
HIPPIES His and Hers Flower Power outfits at the great Love-In at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire, England. Date: August 1967

Woburn Village, Bedfordshire. 24th July 1968

Church of St Peter & St Paul, Flitwick, Bedfordshire. 17th August 1962

Old County Map of Bedfordshire 1836 by Thomas Moule
This is a fine decorative reproduction County Map of Bedfordshire from the First Edition series of Thomas Moule Maps, originally Published in 1836

May Day Tractor
Traditional May Day festivities at Ickwell, Bedfordshire, England. Here, the May Queen arrives on the village green in luxury - by tractor! Date: 1950s

Ickwell Maypoleds
The famous maypole at Ickwell, Bedfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Butterfly bridge over the river Great Ouse Bedford
The Butterfly bridge over the river Great Ouse, Bedford town, Bedfordshire, England, UK

St Pauls church and the river Great Ouse
Summer view of the St Pauls church and the river Great Ouse in Bedford town, Bedfordshire, England, UK

View of Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire
View of Woburn Abbey (east facade), Bedfordshire. Date: circa 1960s

Eversholt / Poor House
Eversholt, Bedfordshire: the Poor House Date: 1815

A Charles Wells Public House, in an unidentified location. This brewery company, based in Bedfordshire, is still in existence today, with over 200 pubs to its name

Elstow, Village Street
The village street at Elstow, Bedfordshire, in Victorian times - the surface is not made up, but then theres not much traffic besides the hay cart outside the Swan Inn

HUNTINGDON BRIDGE. Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, in the East of England. UK

The Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Abbey (b/w photo)
8641240 The Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Abbey)

The Cottage Hospital, Woburn (b/w photo)
8641236 The Cottage Hospital, Woburn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cottage Hospital, Woburn)

Aspley Guise (b/w photo)
8641232 Aspley Guise (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aspley Guise. Illustration for views of Woburn, Woburn Sands, and District (Fisher & Son)

Straw boaters, Luton, Bedfordshire, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626570 Straw boaters, Luton, Bedfordshire, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revival of the manufacture of Straw boater hats, Luton)

Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, Che Sara Sara, The Duke Of Bedford (colour litho)
8665459 Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, Che Sara Sara, The Duke Of Bedford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, Che Sara Sara)

Sir John Cornwall, First Baron Fanhope and Milbroke, English nobleman and soldier, 1364-1442
FLO4678472 Sir John Cornwall, First Baron Fanhope and Milbroke, English nobleman and soldier, 1364-1442. He wears a suit of plate armour, armorial tabard with a gold-crowned red lion on ermine field

Park Lodge from Cricket Ground (b/w photo)
8641239 Park Lodge from Cricket Ground (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Park Lodge from Cricket Ground)

Fullers' Earth Lodge, Woburn (b/w photo)
8641235 Fullers' Earth Lodge, Woburn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fullers' Earth Lodge, Woburn)

Wrought Iron and Other Old Water Spouts from Various Sources (engraving)
8627545 Wrought Iron and Other Old Water Spouts from Various Sources (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers from the Bedfordshire infantry regiment fire on German soldiers from the upstairs of a private house during
3252870 Soldiers from the Bedfordshire infantry regiment fire on German soldiers from the upstairs of a private house during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Bedfordshire, England's hidden gem in the heart of United Kingdom and Europe. 🌿✨ As the morning mist gently lifts, immerse yourself in the ethereal charm of Woburn Abbey Park in Bedfordshire. Witness a mesmerizing sight as deer gracefully roam amidst nature's embrace, creating a picture-perfect scene that will leave you breathless. Uncover history at every turn as you explore RAF Chicksands, where a large circular aerial stands tall. This communications center operated by the U is an intriguing reminder of technological advancements and military prowess. Indulge in tranquility along the banks of Great Ouse River at Swan Hotel in Bedford. Let your worries drift away as you soak up stunning views while savoring moments of serenity. Step into luxury at Luton Hoo, where elegance meets grandeur. Be transported to a world filled with opulence and sophistication as you indulge in lavish surroundings fit for royalty. Stroll along Embankment & River, immersing yourself in picturesque vistas that showcase Bedford's natural beauty. The tranquil waters mirror the charm and allure this region has to offer. Marvel at history's marvels with R101 Airship - witness its magnificence within Cardington's hangar or delve deeper into its story at Woburn Abbey / Ackermann exhibition. These remnants remind us of mankind's quest for innovation and exploration. Experience nostalgia with Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family), capturing an era long gone but forever etched into our memories. Their timeless grace serves as a testament to enduring elegance. Cross The Suspension Bridge over River Ouse, allowing it to guide your steps towards new adventures awaiting on either side. Feel connected to both past and present as you traverse this iconic landmark.