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Bedfordshire Collection (#3)

Discover the enchanting beauty of Bedfordshire, England's hidden gem in the heart of United Kingdom and Europe

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Wardown Park Suspension Bridge, built in 1908

Wardown Park Suspension Bridge, built in 1908, is situated within Wardown Park in the northern suburbs of Luton in the valley of the River Lea, Bedfordshire - Raphael Tuck postcard 1914 Date: 1908

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Town Hall, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Town Hall, Dunstable, Bedfordshire - P.N. Series postcard, 1915 Date: 1915

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: London Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire

London Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire - postcard by unknown publisher 1915 Date: 1915

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Dunstable Church, Bedfordshire

Dunstable Church, Bedfordshire - P.N. Series postcard, 1915 Date: 1915

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Broom Victorian period

Broom Victorian period

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Bedford High Street early 1900s

Bedford High Street early 1900s

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: George Street Luton Edwardian period

George Street Luton Edwardian period

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: 1840s Victorian Bedfordshire Map

1840s Victorian Bedfordshire Map

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Modernist Bungalow, Whipsnade, Interior

Modernist Bungalow, Whipsnade, Interior
A photograph of a hallway to a one storey modernist house in Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, designed in 1936 by architects Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin and Tecton. Built in pre-cast reinforced concrete

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Modernist Bungalow, Whipsnade

Modernist Bungalow, Whipsnade
A pair of photographs showing a general view and a bird eye view of a one storey modernist house in Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, designed in 1936 by architects Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin and Tecton

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Glider Aircraft at National Gliding Contests, Dunstable

Glider Aircraft at National Gliding Contests, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, July 1938 Date: 1938

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Barrage balloons protecting RAF station, Cardington, Beds

Barrage balloons protecting RAF station, Cardington, Beds
Barrage balloons protecting RAF station, Cardington, Bedfordshire Date: 1938

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Official picket line outside Vauxhall Motors, Dunstable

Official picket line outside Vauxhall Motors, Dunstable
Official picket line with placards outside Vauxhall Motors, Dunstable. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Fallen solder's mother receiving Victoria Cross

Fallen solder's mother receiving Victoria Cross
King George V presenting the Victoria Cross Buckingham Palace, London to Mrs Warner for her son Private Edward Warner, Bedfordshire Regiment, who won the decoration for most conspicuous bravery

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The great British R 100 arrived at Cardington after return flight from Montreal, in 78 hours

The great British R 100 arrived at Cardington after return flight from Montreal, in 78 hours. The damaged fin in a thunderstorm over the St

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: BIGGLESWADE MEMORIAL

BIGGLESWADE MEMORIAL
High Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England, with its War Memorial. Date: 1950s

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Duke of Burgundy butterfly (Hamearis lucina) crawling up to top of flower bud to bask in sun

Duke of Burgundy butterfly (Hamearis lucina) crawling up to top of flower bud to bask in sun. Bedfordshire, England, UK. May. Focus Stacked

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: County Map of Bedfordshire, c. 1777

County Map of Bedfordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: A Sheep Lane near Woburn, Bedfordshire, (pencil and watercolour)

A Sheep Lane near Woburn, Bedfordshire, (pencil and watercolour)
652080 A Sheep Lane near Woburn, Bedfordshire, (pencil and watercolour) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sheep Lane near Woburn)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Old Baptizing Place at Bedford (engraving)

The Old Baptizing Place at Bedford (engraving)
7182415 The Old Baptizing Place at Bedford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Baptizing Place at Bedford)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Residence of John Howard at Cardington, Bedfordshire (engraving)

The Residence of John Howard at Cardington, Bedfordshire (engraving)
7179138 The Residence of John Howard at Cardington, Bedfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Residence of John Howard at Cardington)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Architectural drawings for Linslade Rural District Council Hospital for Infectious Diseases

Architectural drawings for Linslade Rural District Council Hospital for Infectious Diseases
7200416 Architectural drawings for Linslade Rural District Council Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Bedfordshire (colour litho) by English School

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford, English politician (engraving)

Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford, English politician (engraving)
7185407 Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford, English politician (engraving) by Glover, George (fl.1625-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford (1587-1641)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Cowleshurst, Bedfordshire (b / w photo)

Cowleshurst, Bedfordshire (b / w photo)
7178809 Cowleshurst, Bedfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowleshurst, Bedfordshire)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Prospect of Houghton Park-House, in Bedfordshire (engraving)

Prospect of Houghton Park-House, in Bedfordshire (engraving)
7170454 Prospect of Houghton Park-House, in Bedfordshire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospect of Houghton Park-House, in Bedfordshire)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: 13131025

13131025
Robin, on snowy gate, Bedfordshire UK Date: 18-11-2019

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Gardens at Battlesden House Bedfordshire, 1818 (w / c and pencil on paper)

The Gardens at Battlesden House Bedfordshire, 1818 (w / c and pencil on paper)
7088888 The Gardens at Battlesden House Bedfordshire, 1818 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Shepherd, George Sidney (1784-1862); 45x90.7 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Map from Red Books, for Mogenhanger in Bedfordshire

Map from Red Books, for Mogenhanger in Bedfordshire
495319 Map from Red Books, for Mogenhanger in Bedfordshire, a Seat of Godfrey Thornton Esq. 1792 (w/c on paper) (see also 495318 and 497306-7) by Repton

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Page from Red Books, for Mogenhanger in Bedfordshire

Page from Red Books, for Mogenhanger in Bedfordshire
497306 Page from Red Books, for Mogenhanger in Bedfordshire, a Seat of Godfrey Thornton Esq. 1792 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 495318, 19 and 497307) by Repton

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Luton Hoo, South East View, Bedfordshire (engraving)

Luton Hoo, South East View, Bedfordshire (engraving)
5222450 Luton Hoo, South East View, Bedfordshire (engraving) by Neale, J. P. (1771/80-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luton Hoo, South East View, Bedfordshire)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The New Monument to John Bunyan at Bedford (engraving)

The New Monument to John Bunyan at Bedford (engraving)
1058605 The New Monument to John Bunyan at Bedford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Monument to John Bunyan at Bedford)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Woburn Abbey (engraving)

Woburn Abbey (engraving)
1626264 Woburn Abbey (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woburn Abbey. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 February 1889)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Straw-Plait and Bonnet-Making at Luton (engraving)

Straw-Plait and Bonnet-Making at Luton (engraving)
1621683 Straw-Plait and Bonnet-Making at Luton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Straw-Plait and Bonnet-Making at Luton)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Fire Brigade Demonstration and Public Fete at Leighton Buzzard (engraving)

Fire Brigade Demonstration and Public Fete at Leighton Buzzard (engraving)
1102650 Fire Brigade Demonstration and Public Fete at Leighton Buzzard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Harpur Charity at Bedford (engraving)

The Harpur Charity at Bedford (engraving)
2772351 The Harpur Charity at Bedford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harpur Charity at Bedford)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Chapel ofs Francis Home for Boys, Shefford, Bedfordshire (engraving)

Chapel ofs Francis Home for Boys, Shefford, Bedfordshire (engraving)
2814018 Chapel ofs Francis Home for Boys, Shefford, Bedfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel ofs Francis Home for Boys, Shefford)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: St. Pierre manor house, Monmouthshire, Wales

St. Pierre manor house, Monmouthshire, Wales, seat of Charles Lewis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by F.W.L

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Stagecoach outside The Sugar Loaf Hotel, Dunstable

Stagecoach outside The Sugar Loaf Hotel, Dunstable
Vinatge Stagecoach pulled up outside The Sugar Loaf Hotel, 44 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Bedfordshire Regiment Memorial, Tyne Cot, CWGC Cemetery

Bedfordshire Regiment Memorial, Tyne Cot, CWGC Cemetery Date: 2016

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire (engraving)

Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire (engraving)
5222449 Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Design for the Library Ceiling at Woburn Abbey, (pen and grey ink and watercolour)

Design for the Library Ceiling at Woburn Abbey, (pen and grey ink and watercolour)
824078 Design for the Library Ceiling at Woburn Abbey, (pen and grey ink and watercolour) by Chambers, William (1723-96); 69.7x47.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Public arms: Kinsale; Stafford; Bradford; Bedfordshire; Lewes (engraving)

Public arms: Kinsale; Stafford; Bradford; Bedfordshire; Lewes (engraving)
6008919 Public arms: Kinsale; Stafford; Bradford; Bedfordshire; Lewes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kinsale; Stafford; Bradford; Bedfordshire; Lewes)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Bedford County High School, England

Bedford County High School, England. circa 1860

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Ouse Regatta, sketched from the Gardens of the Swan at Bedford (engraving)

The Ouse Regatta, sketched from the Gardens of the Swan at Bedford (engraving)
2773577 The Ouse Regatta, sketched from the Gardens of the Swan at Bedford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ouse Regatta)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Birth-Place of Bunyan, Elstow, near Bedford, Bedfordshire (engraving)

The Birth-Place of Bunyan, Elstow, near Bedford, Bedfordshire (engraving)
3638575 The Birth-Place of Bunyan, Elstow, near Bedford, Bedfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth-Place of Bunyan, Elstow, near Bedford)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Britannia Ironworks at Bedford (engraving)

The Britannia Ironworks at Bedford (engraving)
1612273 The Britannia Ironworks at Bedford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Britannia Ironworks at Bedford)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: The Plait-Hall at Luton (engraving)

The Plait-Hall at Luton (engraving)
1621684 The Plait-Hall at Luton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plait-Hall at Luton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 December 1878)

Background imageBedfordshire Collection: Zebras, Central Paddock, Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

Zebras, Central Paddock, Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire
Zebras, Central Paddock, Whipsnade Zoo, near Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Date: circa 1930s




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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.