This website aims to Inform people about:
John Bunyan and his works
Bunyan-related locations in Bedford
and the surrounding County.
Bedford - the home of John BunyanOne of the world's greatest authors, John Bunyan was born in Elstow, a village on the south side of Bedford, He lived in the parish until the death of his first wife, when he moved into St Cuthbert's Street, Bedford. Bunyan took part in the Civil War, on the Parliamentary side and was stationed at the nearby town of Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. He first became famous as a dissenting preacher, then a prisoner of conscience, and he helped bring about greater religious freedom in England. His best-known book The Pilgrim's Progress has, since its first publication, never been out of print. Translated into over 200 languages, for over 300 years it has been the second biggest selling publication in the world, second only to The Bible. Bedford is rightly proud of him and welcomes visitors from all over the world who come to see: the places where Bunyan was born; lived; was inspired; where he was imprisoned; where he preached and wrote. |
Bunyan Round Table
Founded in 2018, the aims of the Bunyan Round Table are:
Bunyan Round Table includes representatives from Bunyan Meeting Church, John Bunyan Museum & Library, Elstow Abbey church. Moot Hall and .many other organisations having an interest in John Bunyan and his works: - Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity, BID, Elstow Parish Council, Gale Trust, Harpur Trust, Palace Beautiful, Moggerhanger Park, SACRE, Swan Hotel, University of Bedfordshire, various Bedford Churches and the International John Bunyan Society.
We also have the support of: Bedfordshire's Sheriff, Lord Lieutenant and MP; Bedford Borough Councillors and Mayor; and organisations such as IMPACT, Scripture Union and authors of local history books, such as The Bedford Chronicles.
- To 'brand; Bedford as being the home of John Bunyan and The Pilgrims Progress
- To promote tourism to Bunyan related site, in and around Bedford.
- To promote education, amongst children and adults about Bunyan's works.
Bunyan Round Table includes representatives from Bunyan Meeting Church, John Bunyan Museum & Library, Elstow Abbey church. Moot Hall and .many other organisations having an interest in John Bunyan and his works: - Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity, BID, Elstow Parish Council, Gale Trust, Harpur Trust, Palace Beautiful, Moggerhanger Park, SACRE, Swan Hotel, University of Bedfordshire, various Bedford Churches and the International John Bunyan Society.
We also have the support of: Bedfordshire's Sheriff, Lord Lieutenant and MP; Bedford Borough Councillors and Mayor; and organisations such as IMPACT, Scripture Union and authors of local history books, such as The Bedford Chronicles.