The county town Bedford is about 50 miles North of London. On line maps covering the whole UK Click here to search my site. We have listed details of some of the major archives and libraries in Bedfordshire. If you are visiting one of them and need a map simply click the link on the postcode. The UK Census has been taken every 10 years since 1841 and is made public after 100 years.
Many societies publish booklets giving details of the census in towns and villages in their area.
Some can be purchased from Amazon, for details simply click link on the year you want, alternatively you can contact the society direct. We have listed details of some of the main registration offices in Bedfordshire. If you are visiting one of them and need a map simply click the link on the postcode. In 1974 Local Government re-organisation changed many historic county boundaries. This site consistently uses the pre 1974 boundaries.