Bedford, Market town in Bedfordshire
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, England.
The borough's origins date back to a Saxon fort built at a ford crossing on the River Great Ouse.
Bedford has a significant Italian community, attributed to recruitment drives in the 1950s.
The main transport links include the A6 road and the Thameslink railway line.
The Bedford Corn Exchange is a notable venue for events and cultural shows.
Location: Bedfordshire
Inception: 2009
Capital city: Bedford
Population: 185225
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
Website: bedford.gov.uk
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap