Reference
X1010/8/15
Title
Promotional plan of Ashburnham Estate , Bedford showing new houses for sale.
Date free text
n.d. Probably late 19th century
Scope and Content
Colour plan showing perspective views of north and south side of Lansdowne Road, plan of building plots, and plans for detached and semi-detached villas. Promotes the town of Bedford as an attractive place to live citing amenities, education and rail links and the houses as being 'built on the most approved principles' and suitable for 'those seeking healthy, well-arranged and comfortable residences'. Builder Mr Spencer, Surveyor Mr H. Pulley, Architect HH Bridgman of 42 Poultry, London.
Level of description
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