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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · London

The Bedford

In or near City of Westminster.

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The Bedford — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

The Bedford, Balham - geograph.org.uk - 3975000

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Balham · 0.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The Bedford is located at postcode SW12 9HA in Wandsworth, London. The nearest railway station is Balham, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is accessible for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

The Bedford is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Bedford, originally named The Bedford Hotel, is a Grade II listed public house at 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The original building (then named The Bedford Hotel) was built in the 1870s. It was rebuilt in about 1931 for the brewery Watney Combe & Reid, and designed by Alfred W. Blomfield, in a "neo-Georgian manner, with Arts and Crafts and Art Deco influences".

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Coordinates
51.4427, -0.1493
District
Wandsworth
Parish
Wandsworth, unparished area
Postcode
SW12 9HA
Parliamentary constituency
Battersea
Nearest railway station
Balham0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Bedford?
The Bedford is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW12 9HA), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
What is The Bedford?
The Bedford — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Bedford?
The nearest railway station is Balham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW12 9HA.
Is The Bedford a listed building?
The Bedford is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to The Bedford?
The nearest railway station is Balham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW12 9HA.