The town of Bedford can trace its roots back to medieval times, and has seen many changes over the course of its long history. Despite centuries of change and modernisation however, Bedford remains best known as the place where John Bunyan wrote The Pilgrim's Progress while incarcerated in Bedford Gaol in the seventeenth century.
Bedford Then & Now perfectly illustrates the changes that have taken place in Bedford's townscape during the past 100 years. Richard Wildman's fascinating selection of archive photographs placed alongside local photographer Alan Crawley's stunning images of the same scenes today make this book an incredible record of Bedford's history that will enthral residents and visitors alike.
| ISBN: | 9780752463216 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2011 |
| Author: | Richard Wildman |
| Publisher: | Pitkin |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 95 pages |
| Series: | Then and Now |
| Genres: |
Local history |
The town of Bedford can trace its roots back to medieval times, and has seen many changes over the course of its long history. Despite centuries of change and modernisation however, Bedford remains best known as the place where John Bunyan wrote The Pilgrim's Progress while incarcerated in Bedford Gaol in the seventeenth century.
Bedford Then & Now perfectly illustrates the changes that have taken place in Bedford's townscape during the past 100 years. Richard Wildman's fascinating selection of archive photographs placed alongside local photographer Alan Crawley's stunning images of the same scenes today make this book an incredible record of Bedford's history that will enthral residents and visitors alike.
Bedford Then & Now features in the following genres: Local history
Bedford Then & Now is available in Hardback
Bedford Then & Now was written by Richard Wildman and published by Pitkin
Bedford Then & Now has 95 pages
Yes it is part of Then and Now series