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Bedwell

The first brand new area of Stevenage developed in 1952-53 was Bedwell. It takes its name from Bedwell, a marshy area fed by a spring or plash.

A place named Bedwell is mentioned in a 13th Century Charter.

  • Bedwell Scouts 1960

    Bedwell Scouts 1960

    These photos were taken by the late Jim Shaw, a keen photographer who took many photos of Stevenage during his ...
  • Bedwell Shopping Centre

    Bedwell Shopping Centre

  • Bedwell Teds

    Bedwell Teds

    Memories of a real life encounter
  • Brent Court Tower Block. December 1981

    Brent Court Tower Block. December 1981

  • Floods in Bedwell Crescent. 1968

    Floods in Bedwell Crescent. 1968

  • Moving to Stevenage in the 1960s

    Moving to Stevenage in the 1960s

    A new town and a new life
  • The Construction of Whomerley Road. 1951

    The Construction of Whomerley Road. 1951

  • The View from Brent Court in the Late 1960's

    The View from Brent Court in the Late 1960's

    Aerial views from a tower block
  • Washing machines for hire - 2/6d per hour

    Washing machines for hire - 2/6d per hour

    Memories of Stevenage from the Good Friends Group.
  • Pope Pius XII Roman Catholic J.M.I School

    Pope Pius XII Roman Catholic J.M.I School (0)

    Now known as St Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic School
  • Bedwell J.M.I

    Bedwell J.M.I (0)

    Now known as Bedwell Primary School & Nursery
  • Broom Barns J.M.I School

    Broom Barns J.M.I School (5)

    Now known as Broom Barns Community Primary School.
  • Brox Dell

    Brox Dell (1)

Neighbourhoods
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  • Chells Manor
  • Bragbury End
  • Great Ashby
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  • Shephall
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