The village and most of the populated part of Elstow parish are located inside Bedford's southern bypass, with the hamlet of Harrowden lying just to the south-east of that road. The central part of Elstow is a conservation area , with many historic buildings and a village green .

Many images (both old and modern) of Elstow events, people and places can be viewed in the Elstow Picture Archive. Elstow is famous for being the birthplace and home of the 17th century non-conformist preacher, reformer and world-famous author of …

Elstow is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, about 2 miles south of Bedford town centre. Mapcarta, the open map.

Elstow is a small village about two miles south of Bedford, known for its connection with John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim's Progress. Bunyan was born here and was christened in the Abbey Church of St Helena and St Mary in 1628. Bunyan's parents …

2024年7月16日 · Elstow, a quaint village in Bedfordshire, holds a unique charm that attracts many potential residents. Nestled just south of Bedford, it has a rich historical background, with connections to John Bunyan, the famous author of “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” But when it comes to modern-day livability, does Elstow stand up to scrutiny?

Built for the Abbey as a medieval market house and manor courtroom, this unique ancient monument stands on Elstow green. John Bunyan is said to have attended dances here and his grandfather, Thomas, lived next door. From 1812 to 1910, it was leased by the Elstow congregation of the Bunyan Meeting, who used it as a chapel and a Sunday school. It ...

At the heart of Elstow is the village green, on which stands a unique 15th century building - Moot Hall. Once the Abbey's courthouse, village meeting place and shopping centre, it is now a small museum, dedicated to John Bunyan and 17th century village life. Open every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoons from Easter to the end of October.

Elstow is a village in the very midmost of Bedfordshire. It stands inside Bedford's southern bypass, with the hamlet of Harrowden lying just to the southeast of that road. Elstow has effectively become a suburb of Bedford with the old village now almost surrounded by 20th century housing.

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