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Bedford [ˈbɛdfəd] n 1. (Placename) a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse. Pop.: 73 917 (1991) 2. (Placename) short for Bedfordshire Bedford2 n 1. (Biographies / Bedford, David (1937 M, British, MUSIC: composer) David. born 1937, British composer, influenced by rock music 2. (Biographies / Bedford, Duke of (1389-1435) M, English, POLITICS: statesman) Duke of, title of John of Lancaster. 1389-1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422-35) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Besides though New Bedford has of late been gradually monopolizing the business of whaling, and though in this matter poor old Nantucket is now much behind her, yet Nantucket was her great original --the Tyre of this Carthage; --the place where the first dead American whale was stranded. When he returned to his hotel he examined the new directory, and found Miss Burgoyne's address still given as off Bedford Square, though at a new number. People came from long distances to hear him, and he preached not only in Elstow and Bedford but in all the country round. |
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