Bedford
Victorian Super Sleuth Trail for Children

Imagine that you are back in the 19th century when Queen Victoria was on the throne. Bedford was a very different place then. Many of the streets, shops and buildings would have been unrecognisable.
 

Your task is to discover some fascinating facts about Bedford.

Where would you like to start?

• Quiz 1
  How did the streets of Bedford get their names?

• Quiz 2
  Can you track down who lived in De Parys Avenue, Bedford in 1898?

• Quiz 3
  How much do you know about the buildings and bridges in Bedford?

• Quiz 4
  What could a Victorian shopper buy in Tavistock Street, Bedford in 1898?

What would you like to do next?

• Design your own Victorian shop front

• Colour in people in Victorian costume

• Make an old map of Bedford

• Find out more about the Victorians