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AUTUMN 2018 ISSUE 82
down your way Bedford
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HISTORY HERITAGE
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HAS A CLUSTER OF JEWELS IN ITS CROWN: Bedford has many assets, not least the River Ouse. Running through the town, this natural feature is enhanced with beautiful gardens and riverside walks. Add to this a variety of churches, the fine museums and the beautiful parks and you have a unique town with a strong and individual history.
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ASPECTS OF BEDFORDSHIRE LIFE
The mid-twentieth century saw an influx of Italians to Bedford, migrating here to work. Through the years that followed, they became an integral part of Bedford’s identity and life.
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This story of the Italians is in some ways also the story of the area's brick-making heritage. For Bedford, it all began during the post-war era with the drive to rebuild our recovering nation. Bedfordshire’s many brickworks all needed workers, but it was a struggle to recruit local men. The solution? Invite migrant workers from overseas.
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Buongiorno Bedford... The county’s vibrant Italian community is recalled and the birth of ‘Little Italy’, some 60 year ago.
Grand Days Out
We experience the best of Bath. A town set in rolling country- side, it is famous for its Roman connection, Royal Crescent and much more besides.
Festive venues of distinction Down your way
Bedford: A town of rich, diverse history and picturesque beauty.
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Autumn issue, number 82, 2018
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