Bedford, England Attractions
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Bedford, situated on the River Ouse 26mi/42km west of Cambridge, is the county town of Bedfordshire. Despite its various thriving industries it has a quiet residential air, with many attractive parks and gardens. The Ouse offers excellent angling and boating. Bedford is noted for its schools and its association with John Bunyan (1628-88).
In 1552 Sir William Harpur (1496-1573), a cloth merchant who became Lord Mayor of London (1561-62), founded a school in Bedford, his native town. The Harpur Trust now runs some four schools with a total of 3,500 pupils.
In 1552 Sir William Harpur (1496-1573), a cloth merchant who became Lord Mayor of London (1561-62), founded a school in Bedford, his native town. The Harpur Trust now runs some four schools with a total of 3,500 pupils.
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