Events

Drawn from Mate’s Illustrated Guide to Bedford, published in 1906, Bob will take us on a tour of Bedford from St. Peter’s Green, down the High Street, around St. Paul’s Square, The Embankment, and Parks. He will also include advertisements […]

Bob will explore the changing landscape of faith groups in Bedford, focusing on how they responded to the challenges they faced as the town developed. From the Anglicans, Roman Catholics, Methodists, Baptists communities to the Moravians, Salvation Army, Pentecostalists, and

Bob will talk about the origins of Bedford’s railways, how the town became a railway and commuting hub, to post-war rationalisation and modernisation.

From bingo, cinemas and dog tracks to the vibrant live music scene.

Newnham Priory The history of Bedford’s four monasteries which shaped the town’s economy, faith, education and social development.

Rudi is an acknowledged expert on airship history and an excellent, entertaining speaker. He enthralled the audience at a recent Beds,. & Herts. Local history conference.

Stephen, an acknowledged expert on the English Civil War, will tell its history through eight paintings. Not to be missed! A listing of all talks can be found on our website baalhs.co.uk