Bedford Corn Exchange
Commemorative Plaques

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There are two commemorative plaques located at the Corn Exchange (front facade), St Paul's Square, opposite St Paul's Church.

Foundation stone erected 21 October 1872

The inscription states:
This Stone Was Laid
October XXI MDCCCLXXII
By The Right Hon: The Earl Cowper, K.G.
Lord Lieutenant of This County
In The Presence of
His Grace The Duke Of Bedford,
James Coombs, M.D. Mayor.

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Unveiling stone erected 15 April 1874

The inscription states:
This Exchange
Was Opened April XV MDCCCLXXIV
By The Most Noble
Francis Charles Hastings
Ninth Duke of Bedford
George Hurst J.P. Mayor.

© Photos by Stuart Antrobus

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