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Toddington, Bedfordshire
Toddington maps
Historic maps of Toddington and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Toddington maps
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Toddington books
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Bedfordshire Living Memories
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Bedfordshire Photographic Memories
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Bedford Photographic Memories
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3 Toddington photos appear in 1 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Toddington
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I was 9 years old when this was taken and I was friends with Susan Day who lived in the white house on the right known as Days Motors.
Shared on 24 October 2006
This was taken the year my son Kevin was born. His brother Stephen was 2yrs old and we spent many happy days walking to the sweet and paper shop with my mum and dad, Bill and Joan Harris and also my brother Paul.
Shared on 24 October 2006
remembering my brother Paul Harris who has recentley died
My brother Paul spent many happy days here but didn't realise it at the time. He was the best brother anyone could have, for the last 16yrs he has been disabled with MS always a smile never complaining. This is my tribute to him my lovely brave brother.
Shared on 24 February 2007
Bedfordshire memories
Does anyone remember the Pickerings who owned The White Horse Hotel in Hocliffe in the early 1900s? This would have been my grandfather, his name was William Pickering and his wife was Kate. My father remembers living there, he was born in 1901 (Leslie Pickering) but moved on when he was quite young. I would love to hear from anyone who... [more]
Shared on 09 October 2009
My childhood in Houghton regis.
My name is Daniel (Danny) Cronin, the youngest of 5 and the only boy of Harry 'H' and Ann Cronin. My life began on the 27th of November 1970.
My first place of residence was Recreation Road where I have broken memories of childhood play times with my sisters. As a big family we were lucky enough to be... [more]
Shared on 04 September 2008
When my brother and I were old enough to go to Linmear Middle School,(Kings Houghton now), we would walk via a huge field next to Sundon Road, this was sold and Parkside estate began to grow. One of my old school friends called Shirley moves from Tithe Farm to the new town houses on Parkside, we were all so jealous... [more]
Shared on 31 December 2007
I grew up in Houghton Regis 1962-1980
Hi my name is Sally and I grew up in Houghton Regis. My twin brother and I were born in Luton before the new Luton and Dunstable Hospital opened. We both went to Tithe Farm Infants and Juniors Schools along with our siblings.
My abiding memory was of a lovely school teacher called Miss Black. She was very strict... [more]
Shared on 31 December 2007
Whitethorn Morris dance at the Dunstable Folk Festival
Whitethorn Morris danced here at various town centre sites and pubs along with St Albans Morris Men, Caddington Blues and Bedfordshire Lace.
It was all in support of the Dunstable Folk Festival which was organised by Dunstable Town Council. A surprisingly enjoyable day was had by all!
Shared on 04 November 2008
Extracts From Toddington & Bedfordshire books
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Bedfordshire Photographic Memories
Village green, church and public house are all in close proximity, but the village atmosphere in Toddington was already under threat at the time of this photograph. The one-time manor is sited very close to the M1 motorway, and the whole area has undergone considerable development because of the demand for housing within reach of London. Affluence has crept into the... [more]
This is an extract from Bedfordshire Photographic Memories.
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Bedfordshire Photographic Memories
An unusually quiet picture is presented by Toddington's village green. The proximity of a motorway junction, and a service station close to that, has removed any residual tranquillity in recent years. For the nostalgic, however, this image is one to treasure. Georgian houses, thatched roofs, the war memorial and a village pub make a pleasurable combination.
This is an extract from Bedfordshire Photographic Memories.
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Elizabeth I was entertained here when the manor belonged to the Cheneys. The staunchly Royalist Wentworth family arrived in 1614; Lord Wentworth and his son fled to command the Royalist cavalry when war began. His grand-daughter, Henrietta, regained the title and estate after the republican interlude. Marrying the Duke of Monmouth, she sheltered him at Toddington when his scheme to take the throne from James II came unstuck. The well-kept green reminds... [more]
This is an extract from Luton Photographic Memories.
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