Bedford History Timeline

Written by Alan Crawley and Bob Ricketts and published by BAALHS, this unique volume is an illustrated ‘timeline’ of Bedford’s history from the sixth century to 1938, covering all the major events in the town’s history. It is dedicated to the memory of Richard Wildman, renowned local historian and former President of BAALHS. The text is matched on the left-hand pages with illustrations of key events, historic buildings, etc, sourced principally from The Higgins Bedford Art Gallery & Museum, Bedfordshire Archives Service and Bedford Borough Libraries. There are introductory chapters on the origins of the town and its early churches. The volume is indexed and has suggestions for further reading, should readers want to follow up topics of interest.

This was the first book to be published by BAALHS in its 130+ year history – a cause for celebration! BAALHS will be providing free copies to its Members, every local school, Bedfordshire Archives Service and Bedford Borough Libraries.