The BlackTom. For and about the community.
Welcome to BlackTom.org, the community
website for the area between
Park Road North, Tavistock Street,
Foster Hill Road and Clarendon Street.
Local Amenities
Bedford
Park - The public had enjoyed the use of the park
some years before it was formerly opened by the Marquess of
Tavistock (the elder brother of the Duke of Bedford), on the
11th July, 1888, in the mayoralty of Mr. Joshua Hawkins. The
land, 61 acres in extent, was once the property of the St.
John's Hospital. It was set apart for a public recreation ground
by Act of Parliament in 1881, and laid out by the Bedford Corporation.
It contains an admirable variety of ornamental shrubs, two
pavilions, a band stand, two lodges, pitches for cricket, tennis
lawns, walks and drives, on which cycling is a favourite pastime,
and other appointments. The Park is the Bois de Boulogne of
Bedford, and the magnificent approach by De Parys Avenue is
a veritable Champs Elysees. The handsome wrought iron entrance
gates, together with the lodge and one of the pavilions was
paid for by public subscription.
www.bedford.gov.uk/Default.aspx/Web/BedfordPark
From: Bedfordshire Illustrated.
Robinson Pool underwent
an award winning refurbishment in 2005 and is now Bedfordshire’s
premier swimming facility; home to Bedford’s largest pool and
is situated in the stunning grounds of Bedford Park.
It has
three pools; the main 6-lane competition pool, the diving
pool and a beginners teaching pool. The facility offers something
for everybody, from 3 month old babies to senior citizens,
with an all-encompassing programme of activities designed to
cater for the whole community.
You will also find a state of
the art gym and a variety of fitness classes for all
levels
and ages.
www.robinsonpool.bedford.gov.uk
This
little bistro
just up the road from the Polish Church (the one in the middle
of the roundabout) is a great place for Lunch.
Halfway
down the high street
A simple pasta and pizza place serving straight forward food
well..
Has
a good reputation
Has a good reputation for evening eating, but also does a lunch
special