Bedford

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bedford

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Bedford?Bedfordshire, England, situated on the River Great Ouse
2. How many people live in Bedford?106,940 (2011 Census)
3. How big is Bedford?The Borough of Bedford covers approximately 478 square kilometers (185 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Bedford?County town of Bedfordshire and administrative center of the Borough of Bedford
5. What language do people speak in Bedford?English (primary), with a significant and active Italian-speaking community

Market Town: A historical designation for towns that served as centers for local trade and commerce, often with established market days.
Borough Status: A legal status granted to towns, historically conferring rights of self-governance, representation, and economic privileges.
Anglo-Saxon Period: The historical era in England from the 5th to the 11th century, following the departure of the Romans and preceding the Norman Conquest.
Diaspora: The dispersion of any people from their original homeland.