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the new coalition government announced that the funding necessary for the switch to a two-tier system would no longer be available. As a result, the switch proceeded on a school by school basis as national funding was due to cover most of the cost. However, in July 2015, the council announced the intention to support the transition to a system of two tier education across the whole borough in a coordinated way. At the time, only the Wootton cluster of schools chose not to transition. As of September 2018, all of the borough's schools have converted to two-tier. The
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January 1982. However, such extremes would likely be superseded if longer-term records were available – Historically, the nearest weather station to Bedford was Cardington about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south south east of the town centre with an elevation of 30 metres (98 ft). This location recorded a minimum of −18.3 Â°C (−0.9 Â°F) during January 1963.
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At the 2011 Census, the ethnic mix of the Bedford urban area was 74.4% white, 4% mixed, 15% Asian/Asian British, 5% Black/African/Caribbean/Black British, and 1% "other ethnic group". In terms of national identity, just over 50% identified as English only, 24% as British only and 15% only as a non-UK
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Rowing is also a major part of the sports scene with a number of regatta events hosted throughout the year from February to October; the most significant of these being Bedford Regatta which, in terms of numbers of crews participating, is the second largest in the country. It was on Bedford's River
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of 1967. The arrangement was put to the vote in 2006 with a view to moving to the two-tier model, but was rejected. On 17 November 2009, borough councillors voted 19 to 17 in favour of a two tier system, which would then be phased in. However, following the defeat of the Labour Government in 2010,
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area & many worked at the London Brick Company), Eastern Europe (particularly in the 2000s) and Scandinavia, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Northern Cyprus, Malta, Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Albania, Turkey, The Middle East, East Asia, South East Asia,
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weather station to Bedford is Bedford (Thurleigh) airport, about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Bedford town centre at an elevation of 85 metres (279 ft). Temperature extremes at the site have ranged from 39.5 Â°C (103.1 Â°F) in July 2022, down to −15.3 Â°C (4.5 Â°F) in
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burst its banks. The former Phoenix public house in St Johns Street has a stone marker in its wall almost two metres above ground level, representing the maximum height of the floodwater in 1823. In 1832 gas lighting was introduced, and the railway reached Bedford in 1846. The first
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Bedford is home to one of the largest concentrations of Italian immigrants in the United Kingdom. According to the 2001 census, almost 30% of Bedford's population were of at least partial Italian descent. This is mainly as a result of labour recruitment in the early 1950s by the
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Other annual events include "Bedford by the Sea" (when large quantities of sand are deposited in the town centre), the "Bedford International Kite Festival" and "Bedford Festival of Motoring" in June. "Proms in the Park", held in early August, is a popular musical event.
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The new Greyfriars surface car park and the refurbished Allhallows multi-storey car park both implement a pay on foot system. Greyfriars occupies 142 parking spaces, including 7 designated disabled spaces, although there is a 2-hour per day parking limit.
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Africa (3% of Bedford's population is of Sub-Saharan descent), South America and the Caribbean, making it one of the most ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse towns in the United Kingdom outside of London in proportion to its size.
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was buried in the town in 796; this is believed to be in his new minster, now the Church of St Paul, or on the banks of the Great Ouse where his tomb was soon lost to the river. In 886 it became a boundary town separating
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is a district general hospital that operates from two sites in the town, providing a wide range of services, although patients requiring advanced health services are referred to specialist units elsewhere, particularly
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is the largest entertainment venue in the town and plays host to a variety of performances, meetings, conferences, concerts and private functions. The venue has been host to many great entertainers such as
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In addition to Italian immigrants, Bedford has also been the recipient of significant immigration from India (8.1% of Bedford's population; Indians began arriving from the late 1950s onwards from the
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to rollout the autonomous robots in the Bedford built-up area, delivering from three Co-op stores in Goldington, Queens Drive and Kempston, an area spanning 45,000 residents and 20,000 households.
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course in the United Kingdom. CASC is also the venue each year for the United Kingdom's National Inter Clubs Slalom Finals, the largest canoe slalom event by participation in the United Kingdom.
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both preached in the church. In 1865–1868 the tower and spire were completely rebuilt and the two transepts added and lesser alterations have been made since. From 1941 to the end of the
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brewers and in a modern extension. The museum has local history collections, while the galleries have notable collections of watercolours, prints and drawings, ceramics, glass and lace.
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passes through the town centre and is lined with gardens known as the Embankment. Within these gardens, opposite Rothsay Road, stands a war memorial to the men of the town killed in the
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was announced to be in the planning and approval phases, with construction potentially beginning as early as January 2025, and the park itself slated for completion around 2030.
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which is being developed to the south of Bedford. Villages in the Borough of Bedford, outside of the built-up area, with populations of more than 2,000 (as of 2005) include
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was razed in 1224 and today only a mound remains. From the 16th century Bedford and much of Bedfordshire became one of the main centres of England's lace industry, and
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communities who meet and have their own places of worship in the town. There is no longer a synagogue in Bedford, but Bedfordshire Progressive Synagogue, based in
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serves the town and was reopened on 29 March 2015, after undergoing £8.8million regeneration which began in 2013. The main operators in and around the town are
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built the town's first known fortress, on the south side of the River Great Ouse and there received the area's submission. This fortress was destroyed by the
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is responsible for policing in Bedford, and operates a main police station in the town centre. Fire and rescue services in Bedford are coordinated by the
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In 2001, Bedford was 69% Christian, 24% Irreligious, 3% Muslim, and 2% Sikh. By 2021, Bedford was 48% Christian, 40% Irreligious, 7% Muslim, and 2% Sikh.
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and is located directly to the north of the town centre. The park retains many original features from its Victorian design and construction, including a
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churches and various independent churches and other places of worship that cater to the different ethnic, racial, and language groups. There are four
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also defined a "Bedford built-up area subdivision": the Bedford built-up area minus Kempston. Its population at the 2011 census was 87,590.
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Taking into account the size of its overall urban area, Bedford is one of the largest towns in England without a fully professional
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There is a long-standing sporting heritage in the Bedford borough with long-established rugby and football clubs. The town has four
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Bedford's special brand of the ordinary has resulted in regular small TV and radio appearances, for instance the upbeat episode of
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Bedford's first woman town councillor was Mary Milligan who, in 1919, was also the secretary of the local Women's Citizens League.
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TO BEDFORDIANS WHO DIED, MANY IN EARLY YOUTH, SOME FULL OF YEARS AND HONOUR, BUT WHO ALL ALIKE GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY.
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is the largest theatre in Bedford and hosts many larger productions as well as projects from the university. There is an active
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Rainfall averages around 585 mm (23.0 in) a year, with an excess of 1 mm (0.04 in) falling on 109 days.
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announced that it had purchased 480 acres (later expanded to around 700 acres) of land on a former brickworks site near
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Despite being far upriver from the sea, seals have occasionally been reported as swimming as far inland as Bedford.
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in the United Kingdom outside London, alongside two other Sikh gurdwaras; one of which is in Kempston. Bedford has
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for girls aged 7–18. (Merged September 2012 – Formerly Bedford High School for Girls and Dame Alice Harpur School)
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to the north-west, and Luton to the south, whilst the latter connects the town with Milton Keynes and the
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and depicts the Anglo Saxon Lady Athelflaed, who ruled Mercia, killing a dragon. The inscription reads
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Following successful rollouts of autonomous delivery robots in nearby Milton Keynes, Northampton and
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Sunshine at around 1,500 hours a year is typical of inland areas of southern-central England.
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The town has a high number of places of worship, including the Civic and County Church of
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is a private college, which offers a range of further education courses relating to the
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continued to be an important industry in Bedford until the early 20th century. In 1660
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gave the barony of Bedford to Paine de Beauchamp, who built a new, strong castle.
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held along the Embankment on Bedford's riverside and organise national ranking
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The contiguous Bedford built-up area forms the largest settlement in the wider
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based its competing athletes in the borough, while Paralympic athletes from
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dates back to 1550 and the building was originally constructed as a school.
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at Town Bridge, Bedford looking towards St Paul's Church and the Swan Hotel.
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who holds the title 'Mayor of Bedford', an office which was first held by
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Bedford Bridge in 1783. This version of the bridge was replaced in 1813.
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Climate data for Bedford (Thurleigh) 85m, 1971–2000, extremes (1980-)
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Bedford Borough was a major host of national teams preparing for the
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network, as well as Polish, Arab, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian
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was built 1849, and the first drains and sewers were dug in 1864.
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who is Life Vice-President of Bedford & County Athletic Club
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called "Bedford of Bedfordshire's Community Calendar", in which
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on 106.5 FM and Bedford Radio which is the local radio station.
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This article is about the town in England. For other uses, see
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synagogue in Luton. Bedford is the former headquarters of the
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The name of the town is believed to derive from the name of a
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identity; just over 8% had a "British and other" identity.
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List of twin towns and sister cities in the United Kingdom
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Bedford is 46 miles (74 km) miles north-northwest of
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Hutchinson, Erica Roffe & Paul (19 December 2023).
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Local news and televisions programmes are provided by
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As with the rest of the United Kingdom, Bedford has a
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and is thought to have been the burial place of King
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Road access to and from the town is provided by the
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There are also 2138:Bedford Greenacre Independent School 1716:located on the northern bank of the 75:, Bedford Town Bridge, Priory Lake, 4127:"Two-tier school proposal rejected" 2688:Maldives National Olympic Committee 2665:Cardington Artificial Slalom Course 1910:and the East Midlands, operated by 1906:, providing inter-city services to 1789:. The hangars can be seen from the 4018:National Heritage List for England 3283:. The Bunyan Press. Archived from 2775:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2442:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2409:University of Bedfordshire Theatre 2361:Bedford contains several works of 1447: 1442: 1437: 1432: 1427: 1421: 663:. The borough council is led by a 25: 4473:Audit Bureau of Circulations (UK) 4337:Leight, Elias (8 February 2017). 3440:"Wards and polling district maps" 2591:, who compete one tier below the 2583:. Since 2004, Bedford also has a 1914:. 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