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The Rise & Fall of Bedford Castle

The Norman Conquest of Britain witnessed the introduction of castles to the landscape and in Bedford,  a major castle was built in the 12th century.  Walk through the old castle grounds, see the mound on which it once stood and hear the story of the castle and its demise in the siege of 1224. This year witnesses the 800th anniversary of the Great Siege of Bedford Castle in 1224.

Other tours you can enjoy are:

  • I Never Knew That
  • Bedford in World War II
  • The Life & Times of John Bunyan
  • Tales of the Tower & Steeple

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Bedford Guided Walks’ calendar of fun and informative tours continues, with The Life & Times of John Bunyan.

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Bedford Guided Walks

Bedford Guided Walks’ calendar of fun and informative tours continues, with ‘I Never Knew That’, encompassing all you never knew about Bedford!

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Peter Braithwaite – Rediscovering Black Portraiture
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Peter Braithwaite – Rediscovering Black Portraiture

Artist, broadcaster and writer Peter Brathwaite began researching and reimagining more than 100 artworks featuring portraits of Black sitters, as part of the online #GettyMuseumChallenge to use household objects to restage famous paintings. This FREE exhibition runs from 18th May 2024 until January 2025.

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Bedford Guided Walks

Bedford Guided Walks’ calendar of fun and informative tours continues, sharing some little-know facts about Bedford during World War II.

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Peter Braithwaite – Rediscovering Black Portraiture
The Higgins Bedford

Peter Braithwaite – Rediscovering Black Portraiture

Artist, broadcaster and writer Peter Brathwaite began researching and reimagining more than 100 artworks featuring portraits of Black sitters, as part of the online #GettyMuseumChallenge to use household objects to restage famous paintings. This FREE exhibition runs from 18th May 2024 until January 2025.

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Peter Braithwaite – Rediscovering Black Portraiture
The Higgins Bedford

Peter Braithwaite – Rediscovering Black Portraiture

Artist, broadcaster and writer Peter Brathwaite began researching and reimagining more than 100 artworks featuring portraits of Black sitters, as part of the online #GettyMuseumChallenge to use household objects to restage famous paintings. This FREE exhibition runs from 18th May 2024 until January 2025.

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