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Bedfordshire Postcards For Sale

Explore Bedfordshire postcards for sale, featuring collectable postcards from across the county, including Bedford and surrounding towns and villages.

If you're interested in a neighbouring county, take a look at our Hertfordshire postcards, or use the search on this page to find a particular place name or landmark.

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The History Behind Our Bedfordshire Postcards

Bedfordshire postcards for sale are centred on Bedford, the county town where John Bunyan spent twelve years in the county gaol during the 1660s and 1670s and wrote much of The Pilgrim's Progress. The congregation he went on to lead still meets today as the Bunyan Meeting, and postcards of the town often picture the church built in his memory alongside the River Great Ouse.

Woburn Abbey postcards picture the seat of the Dukes of Bedford, founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1145 and rebuilt as a country house from the 1620s onwards. Dunstable postcards draw on an older story still: the town grew up at the crossing of the Roman Watling Street and the ancient Icknield Way, and Henry I founded a priory there in 1131. Luton postcards reflect the town's straw hat trade, which grew into Britain's main centre of ladies' hat manufacturing during the 19th century.

Postcards from Ampthill, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard and other Bedfordshire towns and villages appear on this page too, and we add to it whenever new stock comes in.

FAQs

What's the story behind John Bunyan and Bedford?
John Bunyan spent twelve years in Bedford's county gaol during the 1660s and 1670s for preaching without a licence, and it was there that he wrote much of The Pilgrim's Progress, one of the most widely read books in the English language.

Is Woburn Abbey still the Dukes of Bedford's family home?
Yes, Woburn Abbey has been home to the Dukes of Bedford since Henry VIII granted it to the Russell family in 1547, and it remains in the family today.

How can I date an old Bedfordshire postcard?
A postmark is the clearest clue on a posted card. Where there isn't one, we look at the printing style, the stamp box design and the publisher's mark to estimate an approximate era.

What condition are the postcards in?
We photograph each postcard closely so you can see its actual condition before you buy. Due to their age, some general wear is normal, such as light creasing or corner wear, and condition varies from postcard to postcard.

Are the postcards used or unused?
You'll find a mix throughout this collection. Each listing shows whether that particular postcard has been posted or not.

How are the postcards packaged when posted?
Each postcard is placed within a protective sleeve and posted in a hardback envelope, to keep it protected in transit.

Do you combine postage if I order more than one postcard?
Yes, we combine postage across all items on our store. We post worldwide, and UK orders of £50 and over qualify for free shipping.

Is the postcard photo the actual item I'll receive?
Yes, every photo shows the exact postcard you'll receive, not a generic or stock image.

What's the connection between Dunstable and the Roman roads?
Dunstable grew up where the Roman Watling Street crossed the ancient Icknield Way, and a priory was founded there by Henry I in 1131, giving the town a history that stretches back to Roman Britain.

Do you ship Bedfordshire postcards internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide, with postage costs and delivery estimates shown at checkout.

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