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Colworth Ho

Settlement in Bedfordshire

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Colworth Ho

St Pancras - Bradford express approaching Souldrop Summit near Sharnbrook View SE, towards London: ex-Midland St Pancras - Leicester - Sheffield main line. On the left can just be seen the Slow lines, which from Souldrop (north of Sharnbrook) to Irchester took a separate track east of the Fast lines on an easier gradient and through a tunnel. The 14.00 from St Pancras should reach Bradford via Leeds at 19.20: Stanier 'Jubilee' 6P 4-6-0 No. 45612 'Jamaica' (with Fowler tender) (built 7/34, withdrawn 3/64) probably worked as far as Leeds.
St Pancras - Bradford express approaching Souldrop Summit near Sharnbrook Credit: Ben Brooksbank

Colworth Ho is a charming village located in Bedfordshire, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents. The village is part of the wider Colworth parish and is conveniently located just a short distance from the bustling town of Bedford.

Colworth Ho is known for its idyllic rural landscape, characterized by rolling hills, meandering streams, and lush green fields. The village is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The residents here enjoy a peaceful and close-knit atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a slower pace of life.

One of the notable landmarks in Colworth Ho is St. Mary's Church, a beautiful place of worship that dates back to the 12th century. The church's architecture showcases a mix of Norman and Gothic styles, and it serves as a focal point for the community, hosting regular services and special events.

Although primarily a residential area, Colworth Ho benefits from its proximity to nearby towns, offering a range of amenities within easy reach. The town of Bedford, located just a few miles away, provides residents with access to a variety of shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities.

In conclusion, Colworth Ho is a quaint village in Bedfordshire, England, boasting a picturesque countryside setting and a tight-knit community. With its peaceful atmosphere and nearby amenities, it is an attractive place to call home for those seeking a quieter lifestyle.

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Colworth Ho Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.229489/-0.5665556 or Grid Reference SP9860. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Pancras - Bradford express approaching Souldrop Summit near Sharnbrook View SE, towards London: ex-Midland St Pancras - Leicester - Sheffield main line. On the left can just be seen the Slow lines, which from Souldrop (north of Sharnbrook) to Irchester took a separate track east of the Fast lines on an easier gradient and through a tunnel. The 14.00 from St Pancras should reach Bradford via Leeds at 19.20: Stanier 'Jubilee' 6P 4-6-0 No. 45612 'Jamaica' (with Fowler tender) (built 7/34, withdrawn 3/64) probably worked as far as Leeds.
St Pancras - Bradford express approaching Souldrop Summit near Sharnbrook
View SE, towards London: ex-Midland St Pancras - Leicester - Sheffield main line. On the left can just be seen the Slow lines, which from Souldrop (north of Sharnbrook) to Irchester took a separate track east of the Fast lines on an easier gradient and through a tunnel. The 14.00 from St Pancras should reach Bradford via Leeds at 19.20: Stanier 'Jubilee' 6P 4-6-0 No. 45612 'Jamaica' (with Fowler tender) (built 7/34, withdrawn 3/64) probably worked as far as Leeds.
St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit View SE, towards Bedford and London: ex-Midland Main Line, St Pancras - Leicester - Sheffield, also Manchester via Derby and the Peak Line. The Slow lines here are dropping away on the left on an easier gradient through Sharnbrook Tunnel. The 14.15 from St Pancras (due Manchester Central 18.35) conveyed through coaches for Buxton. It is double-headed, with Johnson/Deeley ex-Midland 2P 4-4-0 No. 40485 (withdrawn 8/57) piloting Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 No. 44938 (built 11/45, withdrawn 10/67).
St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit
View SE, towards Bedford and London: ex-Midland Main Line, St Pancras - Leicester - Sheffield, also Manchester via Derby and the Peak Line. The Slow lines here are dropping away on the left on an easier gradient through Sharnbrook Tunnel. The 14.15 from St Pancras (due Manchester Central 18.35) conveyed through coaches for Buxton. It is double-headed, with Johnson/Deeley ex-Midland 2P 4-4-0 No. 40485 (withdrawn 8/57) piloting Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 No. 44938 (built 11/45, withdrawn 10/67).
Down fast freight approaching Souldrop Summit, Sharnbrook View SE, towards Bedford and London: Midland Main Line from St Pancras. Headed by BR 9F 2-10-0 No. 92164 (built 4/58, withdrawn 7/66), a Down Class C freight is running on the easier Slow lines which penetrated the ridge between the Ouse and Nene valleys in a tunnel, while the Fast lines went over the summit - cf. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2745878">SP9860 : St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit</a>. [I was travelling on a Down train on the latter, hence the less than perfect photograph].
Down fast freight approaching Souldrop Summit, Sharnbrook
View SE, towards Bedford and London: Midland Main Line from St Pancras. Headed by BR 9F 2-10-0 No. 92164 (built 4/58, withdrawn 7/66), a Down Class C freight is running on the easier Slow lines which penetrated the ridge between the Ouse and Nene valleys in a tunnel, while the Fast lines went over the summit - cf. SP9860 : St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit. [I was travelling on a Down train on the latter, hence the less than perfect photograph].
Kettering - Bedford stopping train near Souldrop Summit View NW, towards Wellingborough, Kettering etc., ex-Midland main line from London St Pancras. On the Up Fast, the 14.36 from Kettering is headed by LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46403 (built 12/46, withdrawn 7/64). The Slow lines coming from their separate tunnel through the summit are just out of sight down on the right.
Kettering - Bedford stopping train near Souldrop Summit
View NW, towards Wellingborough, Kettering etc., ex-Midland main line from London St Pancras. On the Up Fast, the 14.36 from Kettering is headed by LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46403 (built 12/46, withdrawn 7/64). The Slow lines coming from their separate tunnel through the summit are just out of sight down on the right.
The Bedford Arms Walker friendly pub. Enjoyed a pint of Brainstorm, a bitter from the Hopping Mad Brewery at nearby Olney.
The Bedford Arms
Walker friendly pub. Enjoyed a pint of Brainstorm, a bitter from the Hopping Mad Brewery at nearby Olney.
A small village green, Souldrop The fire beacon was a Millennium project constructed by a local engineering firm.
A small village green, Souldrop
The fire beacon was a Millennium project constructed by a local engineering firm.
Name changes A sign attached to the fire beacon on the small green in Souldrop shows how the village name has changed over the past few hundred years.
Name changes
A sign attached to the fire beacon on the small green in Souldrop shows how the village name has changed over the past few hundred years.
Village Green, Souldrop One of two Greens in Souldrop.
Village Green, Souldrop
One of two Greens in Souldrop.
Yellow Taxi A bit of brightness on a dull day and you're thinking "There's a song about a yellow taxi" so, courtesy of Joni Mitchell, sing along to <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lyrics007.com/Joni%20Mitchell%20Lyrics/Big%20Yellow%20Taxi%20Lyrics.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lyrics007.com/Joni%20Mitchell%20Lyrics/Big%20Yellow%20Taxi%20Lyrics.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Yellow Taxi
A bit of brightness on a dull day and you're thinking "There's a song about a yellow taxi" so, courtesy of Joni Mitchell, sing along to LinkExternal link
All Saints, Souldrop
All Saints, Souldrop
All Saints, Souldrop - East end
All Saints, Souldrop - East end
All Saints, Souldrop - Font
All Saints, Souldrop - Font
All Saints, Souldrop - Interior
All Saints, Souldrop - Interior
Village Green, Souldrop
Village Green, Souldrop
Wind turbine under construction near Souldrop: aerial 2014
Wind turbine under construction near Souldrop: aerial 2014
Research Establishment, Colworth: aerial 2014
Research Establishment, Colworth: aerial 2014
Wind turbine near Souldrop
Wind turbine near Souldrop
The Bedford Arms, Souldrop The Duke of Bedford was a major landowner in the area.
The Bedford Arms, Souldrop
The Duke of Bedford was a major landowner in the area.
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Colworth Ho is located at Grid Ref: SP9860 (Lat: 52.229489, Lng: -0.5665556)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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