Z766/1

Booklet of sixteen photogravure prints of Bedford and district published by C F Timaeus, bookseller, High Street, Bedford. The booklet is undated but was probably published c1916 as servicemen feature in some of the views. Murkett Brothers, motor agents replaced the George Inn in Bedford High Street in 1911 (see page 7) (1) St. Paul's Church from the south east (2) St. Paul's Church interior from the west looking towards the altar. (3) Howard statue and St. Paul's Church (4) Bunyan statue and the taxi rank in St. Peter's (5) Bedford School (6) De Pary's Avenue (7) High Street from the town bridge showing Bank Buildings and Murkett Bros., motor agents (8) High Street looking north from the region of Bull and Co. Jewellers at no. 49. (9) Bedford bridge from the south bank looking towards Bank Buildings (10) The Embankment looking east towards the Suspension bridge. People and boats. (11) The Embankment looking west. People and boats (12) The Embankment from the south side showing houses and pleasure steamer (13) The Embankment pavement and road looking east from near the Swan Hotel. (14) The Embankment pavement and town bridge. (15) The Suspension bridge from a backwater of the river; much vegetation. (16) Elstow church from the north east. Related Material: Another copy at Z 313/20

c. 1916

From: 1914 To: 1918

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Timaeus, C.F.,
Bunyan, John,
Murkett Brothers,
Bull & Co.

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