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Bedford in World War II

A walk that reveals the way of life in Bedford and some of the little-known facts about the role it played during World War II. Learn how Bedford became the main hub of the BBC during the war and how it also became a centre of wartime entertainment. Discover a ‘secret’ Bedford and the connections of the town to the code breakers at Bletchley park.  

Other tours you can enjoy are:

  • I Never Knew That
  • The Life & Times of John Bunyan
  • The Silent Faces of Bedford

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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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Bedford Guided Walks
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Bedford Guided Walks

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

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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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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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