Bedfordshire Archives include Quarter Sessions records under QE; records of the High Sheriff, Assizes under HSA; they also have prison material such as calendar of prisoners. They hold Bedfordshire & Luton Police Authority Records under PO and provide an introduction to policing in Bedford at http://bedsarchivescat.bedford.gov.uk/Details/archive/110320035
Details of opening for public access and / or research services Open to visitors on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with separate morning and afternoon sessions: 10.00am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 4.30pm.
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements We welcome disabled visitors but access to our premises is awkward for people in wheelchairs and those who have difficulty walking. It may be helpful to telephone us to confirm access arrangements. All direct routes into the building are either via steps or the steep slope from Prebend Street. Indirect access for wheelchair users is via the main Borough Hall building.
