Bedford -John Bunyan
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Norfolk12
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One of a series of Blue Plaques in this Historic Town commemorating the life of John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrims Progress.
Waymark Code: WM4PVK
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/17/2008
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extract from pilgrims progress :
"Then he went on till he came to the House of the Interpreter..."
The Interpreters House is thought to have been the rectory where Pastor John Gifford lived. It is still standing today and is the headquarters of the county's St John's Ambulance Service.
The vicar St John's Church, Bedford was one John Gifford who was a major influence on the young Bunyan and lived in the rectory next to the church.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Bedford Historic Society
Individual Recognized: John Bunyan
Physical Address:
St John's Street
Bedford, Bedfordshire United Kingdom
Web Address: [Web Link]
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