Archives Service Newsletter No.84 Summer 2010

In this issue:

The 2nd Bedfords in France & Flanders 1914 - 1918

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Bedfordshire Historical Records Society volume number 89, The 2nd Bedfords in France and Flanders 1914 to 1918|, by BLARS Archivist Martin Deacon.

A Rags to Riches Tale

It's not just celebrities who uncover remarkable stories| when they look into their family tree!

New Luton Pages 

We’ve just added a further 130+ Luton pages| to our Community Archives| section of the website, detailing the history and buildings of the George Street area.

Join the new Friends of BLARS Association!

We'll keep you up to date with news about the service |and welcome your feedback.

150 Years of Fairfield Hospital

We hold the records of the Hospital from its founding in 1860, and took part in a successful event| to celebrate its history and impact on the local community.

This newsletter is edited by Susan Edwards| who welcomes ideas and material for future issues. Published by Bedfordshire & Luton Archives and Records Service, Riverside Building, Borough Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP. Tel: (01234) 228833; fax: (01234) 228854 |