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A Host of Angels
In the film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” an affable and wise angel called Clarence Odbody tries and manages to save the life of George Bailey, the earnest but apparently unsuccessful head of the Bedford Falls...
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“In Sure and Certain Hope of a Better Resurrection”
As with all humans, the Panaceans died. They didn’t believe they would truly die but if they did, then come the Day of Revelation they would live again. On that day they would not rise up...
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Bedfordians chatting about shoes and ships and sealing wax…
People love to chat, to gossip, chew the fat, banter, exchange pleasantries or argue. It’s what humans do to pass the time of day. We put the world to rights but also just comment on...
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POLES SETTLING IN BEDFORD AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR
The horrible images we've all seen recently of the destruction in Ukraine and the poor refugees having to escape from their country will strike a chord with many older Bedfordians whose families similarly settled in...
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RICHARD WILDMAN & THE FRIENDS OF BEDFORD CEMETERY
Richard Wildman was an authority on the history of Bedford and the author of numerous local history books. He made a significant contribution to local art, historical, heritage and conservation societies, including Bedford Art Society...
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The First Headstone
Although two-year old Ellen Tacchi was the first person to be buried in the newly opened cemetery, she didn’t have a permanent headstone. The first stone memorial was erected to the memory of Elizabeth Jane...
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Arthur Hullatt Elliott
Arthur Hullatt Elliott was born on the 1st of January 1884 Bolnhurst, Bedford. He was one of 7 children born into poverty. He caught Measles when he was 7 and unfortunately, as a result of this,...
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John William Elliott
John William Elliott (known as Jack) was born on the 12th September 1920 in Bedford When he left school Jack went to work at the Shire Hall, Bedford where he worked in the “Restriction of Development”...
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Raducanu, Ronaldo …and Roberts
Well, it was quite a weekend for records. The world was amazed and delighted by a young woman who won a tennis title against all the odds, and still came over as the likeable girl-next-door. Half...
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An Angel in a Tree, a Razor and a Beaver called “Chappie.”
This is a sad story with a glad ending of sorts, and shines a light on some of the things that make an interest in cemeteries so fascinating: an unfortunate accident, a search for a...