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Bedfordshire [ˈbɛdfədˌʃɪə -ʃə] n (Placename) a county of S central England: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the south: the geographical county includes Luton, which became a separate unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Bedford. Pop. (excluding Luton): 381 571 (2001). Area (excluding Luton): 1192 sq. km (460 sq. miles) Abbreviation Beds 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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My Father's house is situated in Bedfordshire, my Aunt's in Middlesex, and tho' I flatter myself with being a tolerable proficient in Geography, I know not how it happened, but I found myself entering this beautifull Vale which I find is in South Wales, when I had expected to have reached my Aunts. Now, there's a churchyard in Bedfordshire,' said Pancks. Well, dear, I at all events am ready for Bedfordshire. |
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