Changing Landscapes – Countryside History

The history of Bedfordshire illustrates the ever-changing relationship between people, place and nature.

The landscapes we know and love all have their own distinctive character, sense of place but many have been shaped by what came before.

We look at some of the features of Bedfordshire and delve into the history of our changing landscapes over the last 100 years.

CPRE has helped to shape some of the changes, preserving and promoting the English countryside.

2026 marks the Centenary of CPRE as a national charity – standing up for the countryside.

Since 1986 CPRE Bedfordshire has been representing the local communities and continued to protect, enhance and promote our county.

100 years of CPRE in 100 seconds