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About Bedford

After the Saxons built a fortified settlement at Bedford in 915, the Danes pillaged it in 1010, and Henry II granted it a charter in 1166. Today Bedford is the County town with a beautiful riverside setting on the great River Ouse. Bedford is an educational centre noted for its Harper Trust Schools and its associations with with native son John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress, who was born in 1628 at Elstow on the outskirts of Bedford.
Bunyan was arrested in 1660 for Nonconformist preaching and he spent the next 12 years where he began his world famous book; the religious allegory Pilgrim's Progress, which was published in 1678. Since then, Pilgrims Progress has been translated into over 200 different languages and is one of the most successful books ever printed.

Many of Bedfords attractions are centered around John Bunyan, with statues and museums, one of which has on display over 150 copies of Pilgrims Progress from all around the world. The Bunyan Meeting House on Mill Street displays relics of the writers life, and the Bedford County Library contains his work including a copy of his first book which was published in 1656, Some Gospel Truths Opened.

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	Bedford Swan Hotel The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford this beautiful hotel overlooks the River Ouse in the centre of Bedford. Combines intimate surroundings, a friendly atmosphere with high quality facilities & b... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	Park Inn Bedford 2 St Marys Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) The Park Inn Bedford is a wonderfully vibrant hotel, set in the busy market town of Bedford. Relax in the Pilgrim Bar before dining in the Terrace Restaurant or work out in The Body Club health & fitn... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Embankment Hotel The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Today the Embankment hotel offers all the modern visitor could want. All 20 bedrooms all en suite. All rooms with telephone and television. Room rates include breakfast and a choice of newspaper. Th... More info and book online.. Price from £52.00
	De Pary's Hotel 45 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) De Pary's is a hotel that welcomes visitors and business travellers who want all the comfort of a home away from home. Family owned inn with a personal touch. De Pary's Hotel has 25 bedrooms, all wi... More info and book online.. Price from £52.00
	Shakespeare Hotel 27 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) An independently owned hotel, bar and restaurant offering a delightful blend of style and comfort complimented by friendly staff. The hotel has 23 en suite bedrooms all fitted with private bathroo... More info and book online.. Price from £47.00

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Bedford St. Johns Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Bedford Station	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
M1 Junction 13	(9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW)
M1 Junction 14	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SW)
London Luton Airport	(18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction S)
Cambridge Airport	(27.6 miles, 44.4 km, direction E)
Bedford to London	(45.6 miles, 73.4 km, direction S)